It can feel worrying when your child is unwell and drinking much less than usual. Some children may refuse fluids, vomit after drinking, pass urine less often, or seem more tired than they normally do. Dehydration in children can happen when the body does not have enough fluid for normal daily function. This may occur during illnesses with fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, poor appetite, mouth pain, sore throat, or reduced fluid intake. Hot weather, active play, and sweating may al

It can feel worrying when you notice a lump on your child’s neck, under the jaw, behind the ear, in the armpit, or near the groin. Some children may say the area feels sore, while others may not seem bothered at all. Swollen lymph nodes in children can happen when the body is responding to infection or inflammation. Lymph nodes are small glands that form part of the immune system. They may become more noticeable during or after common childhood illnesses such as colds, sore t