Pain Management
Recognising the signs
Crying is one of the ways your child will let you know that something's not right, especially if they are too young to tell you about their aches and pains. There may be other visible signs such as a cut, bruise or bump. But if their discomfort is due to an illness, the cause of their distress may be less obvious.
Look out for changes in their behaviour including:
- Becoming irritable and overtired.
- Loss of appetite.
- Restlessness during the night.
- They might become withdrawn and quieter than normal.
How to treat your child for pain
- A hot or cold pack may help to ease the pain.
- Rocking or holding your child may help.
- Distracting your child from the pain may help.
- Read a story or watch a video with your child.
Symptoms of pain can be effectively relieved by giving a pain reliever. Medical experts recommend Paracetamol such as Calpol ® as the first line treatment for managing mild to moderate pain and fever.
Such pain relievers are safe, effective and will help to soothe your baby or child.
Finally, in the event of your child becoming suddenly ill or having an accident, regardless of whether it warrants a hospital visit or not, remain calm, it will help your child through the ordeal!
Further Information
If you require further information on this subject please visit this section: Assessing Pain in Children
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