At what point do you take DC to the doctor?

firefightersgal

My DD has had an on and off cold since school started.  She had the stomach crud right before Thanksgiving.  Now, she's feeling sick again and has a fever along with a cough and runny nose.  Poor little critter.

We don't go to the doctor for every sniffle and sneeze, but I'm starting to wonder if she needs to be seen.  What constitutes a visit to the doctor for your kids?

DandelionMom

I trust my instincts on it.  If you feel like she needs to go, take her in.  Usually I wait until I suspect a secondary infection that would need antibiotics or if they just don't seem to be getting better. 

Hope she's feeling better soon!

docmay25

I don't take the kids to the pedi for much either.  If it is something that is going on longer than a week or has gone away and keeps coming back, then I think it is worth going in.

am073104

I decided this morning to get DD in because she's had a cold off and on for nearly a month that just isn't getting better.  DH & I, and now little brother, are feeling yucky, too.

ridesbuttons

DandelionMom:

I trust my instincts on it.  If you feel like she needs to go, take her in.  Usually I wait until I suspect a secondary infection that would need antibiotics or if they just don't seem to be getting better. 

Hope she's feeling better soon!

Same.  I'm not a 'go to the doctor' person at all, but when my gut tells me something is off, I will call the office and talk to the nurse at least.