Nobody wants to see their child get sick, but it happens. Kids often recover without a doctor's visit. Still, it's important to know when to schedule a sick visit.
Dr. Sindu Pillai is an experienced pediatrician offering sick visits, behavioral evaluations, and nurse visits to help your child feel better and give you peace of mind.
Not every sick child needs a doctor, but knowing when to schedule a visit is important, as kids can respond differently from adults. Illnesses creep up quickly and can keep your child down for days or weeks.
Trying to nurse your child back to health at home is noble, but it sometimes doesn’t help them get better. There are a few smart reasons to schedule a sick visit today, including:
Watching your child suffer through an illness isn’t something any parent wants. If your child isn’t improving after a few days, a sick visit is a great option. We help children feel better by providing comfort and medicines that improve their well-being.
Illnesses spread quickly in schools and daycares. A sick visit helps us identify the cause and prevent illnesses from spreading.
Some child illnesses can continue to worsen and cause complications, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Getting them a sick visit early helps prevent worsening illness and complications.
Vomiting and diarrhea, along with certain respiratory illnesses, can lead to dehydration quickly in kids. Scheduling a sick visit early on with these conditions helps you avoid your child becoming dehydrated and feeling worse.
Some illnesses that last for days or weeks remain unclear until your visit. Dr. Pillai offers diagnostic tests to provide a clear diagnosis and guide treatment.
Dr. Pillai treats sick children by assessing symptoms and determining appropriate care plans. Getting to the bottom of your child’s symptoms is her main priority to give you peace of mind and get them back to being a kid.
She provides tips and helpful treatments for many illnesses, including:
At your appointment, Dr. Pillai discusses your child’s symptoms and checks vital signs. She reviews family history and recent exposures.
Depending on symptoms, she may conduct diagnostic tests such as rapid strep tests, blood tests, COVID tests, flu tests, or urine tests.
Dr. Pillai provides treatment based on test results to help your child recover quickly and effectively.
To schedule your child's sick visit, call our Murrieta, California, office to book with Dr. Pillai, or click here to book online.
