PARKWAY 百汇医疗 Most children who get COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and get better quickly. But a small number of older children may have symptoms that last longer. This is called post-COVID-19 condition or Long COVID. For most children with mild COVID-19, they will be back to normal within a week. A small number of children might take up to 2-4 weeks to feel back to normal. The most important is to make sure that your child gets enough sleep. Encourage them to eat and drink normally. Parents don’t need to restrict children from doing activities they feel like doing. Long COVID or post-COVID-19 condition are the terms used to describe symptoms that continue for more than 12 weeks after a positive test. For a child or a person to have a diagnosis of post-COVID-19 condition, their symptoms need to be having an impact on their everyday functioning. And cannot be explained by another condition. Nearly all children will fully recover and return back to normal health. 1. What are the symptoms of LONG COVID-19? The most common symptoms in children are: Changes to sense of taste and smell Unusual tiredness/fatigue Headaches Dfficulty concentrating/brain fog Children can also have: Muscle aches Joint pain Prolonged cough Low mood Dizziness Difficulty sleeping Chest pain Breathlessness Fast-beating or pounding heart New or worsening urinary symptoms Symptoms can sometimes come and go and will vary between children. Some children and young people have similar ongoing symptoms after other viral infection (glandular fever). 2. How can I care for my child with ongoing COVID symptoms? Some things you can do to help your child: Have a routine in place Make sure they are drinking well Encourage your child to sit up out of bed some of the time Do gentle exercise, even if it’s just walking Talk to your child’s early childhood center or school about how they can gradually ease back into their education Keep in touch with family and friends as it is very hard to be isolated from friends which can have negative impact on child’s wellbeing. Article reviewed by Dr. Martina Sunic Omejc, Pediatrician of Parkway. Parkway China Parkway is part of IHH Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare providers in the world by market capitalization. Its operates 82 hospitals with more than 15,000 beds in 10 countries. Parkway first arrived in China in 2004. In 2006, Parkway opened its first medical center in Shanghai, bringing world-renowned quality healthcare to China. Through the acquisition of World Link Group in 2007, Parkway becomes Shanghai's largest foreign-owned medical network. Parkway China is a leading international healthcare provider. With a team of nearly 100 internationally trained physicians, we now operate 8 medical facilities conveniently located in Shanghai and Hong Kong offering more than 40 specialties. We work closely with the best local hospitals with which we share our knowledge and expertise to ensure the best services possible to our patients. We have established direct billing services with over 50 insurance companies. We provide both outpatient and inpatient care for adults and children. Our services include: Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Dentistry, Cardiology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, General Surgery, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Urology, Beauty & Skin Care, Psychiatry, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, Osteopathy, etc.
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