Head Trauma

Acute Pain Discharge Instructions, Child

Pain can be an unpleasant feeling that happens in any part of the body. It is most often a warning that something is wrong inside your child's body. Pain can be mild or very bad. Your child may feel pain always or it may just come and go. It may be dull, sharp, or throbbing. Pain can last for a long time or a short time. It can cause upset stomach and throwing up. Your child may not feel hungry or thirsty. Your child may feel anxious and upset. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain tells you there may be an injury or illness and you need to take care of your child right away. Chronic pain tells you there is a serious illness or chronic condition and can last for a long period of time. Treatment for pain will depend on the type of pain. The face scale below is used to help your child show the doctor the amount of pain your child is feeling.

Help with pain and swelling

Lack of interest in activities or going to school,Irritation,Sadness,Anxiety,Low mood or mood swings,Loss of appetite

Signs of an overdose. These include very slow breathing, shallow breathing or no breathing, unable to awaken patient, slurred speech. Call for emergency help right away.,Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, pain or blood with passing urine.,Very bad upset stomach, throwing up, or belly pain; not able to eat or drink anything,Back or side pain that does not go away,Not able to move or do daily activities,Very bad pain that is not helped by drugs,You are not sure why your child has pain,Your child is not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or your child is feeling worse

Central Nervous System,Mental Health,Pediatric,Therapy (Occupational, Physical, Speech, etc)

ACP,Short-Term Pain

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.

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