Table 2

Presenting problems of medical attendees aged 0–15 years

Presenting problemn (%)Rank
Breathing difficulty2494 (20.13)1
Febrile illness1752 (14.14)2
Diarrhoea±vomiting1731 (13.97)3
Rash1066 (8.60)4
Cough835 (6.74)5
Abdominal pain (not surgical)810 (6.54)6
Seizure781 (6.30)7
Other644 (5.20)8
Ingestion509 (4.11)9
Headache272 (2.20)10
Allergic reaction234 (1.89)11
Ear problem216 (1.74)12
Nose, throat and mouth205 (1.65)13
Lump or swelling180 (1.45)14
Feeding problem176 (1.42)15
Chest pain150 (1.21)16
Crying138 (1.11)17
Constipation104 (0.84)18
Diabetes-related problem54 (0.44)19
PR bleed38 (0.31)20
  • PR, per rectum.