Highlights:
- Frequent infections and colds are common indicators of low immunity
- Chronic fatigue can hinder a child’s daily activities and focus
- Slow wound healing may signal underlying immune issues
Parents and caregivers will often worry when their children have low immunity especially during a flare up. Children are likely to get sick or be infected in case their immune system becomes compromised, this will affect their general health. Here are 5 signs of low immunity in children (1✔ ✔Trusted Source
Immune Systems 101: What They Are and What Immune Disorders Mean
):
1. Frequent Infections
- Conditions which are characterized by repeated infections including; ear infection, sinus infection and pneumonia.
- Frequent colds and flu
- Infections, which recur or can be slow to respond to treatment
2. Having a Cold Often
- Getting sick more often particularly when the colds come in one after the other.
- Cold signs that persist beyond their usual duration
- Difficulty shaking off a cold
3. Chronic Fatigue
- Being drowsy or lethargic for most part of the day
- Tiredness which makes one slip in the normal day activities
- Inability to focus or sustaining attention
4. Digestive Issues
- Such as constipation or diarrhea for several consecutive days
- Stomach pain or cramps
- Problems related to digestion of some types of foods
5. Slow Wound Healing
- Slow healing of usual cuts or wounds
- Surgical wounds which can easily get infected
- Inability to resist infection in an injury site
To keep an eye on childrenâs health it is recommended to see a pediatrician if you have observed these signs of low immunity. A health care personnel may identify other possible causes of such low immunity and advise on the correct action to be taken.
Reference:
- Immune Systems 101: What They Are and What Immune Disorders Mean – (https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/immune-systems/immune-system-disorders-in-kids)
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