When children develop a mental or physical illness, both the children and their parents can develop the FAGS syndrome and the 3Ds reactions, knowingly or unknowingly. While the degree varies, both the children and their parents can experience reactions such as fear, anger, guilt, and sadness. This is known as the FAGS syndrome. These symptoms can manifest directly or indirectly, and children with the illness can become panicked, startled, anxious, and exhibit regressive behaviors, leading to extreme fear. Depending on their age, they may feel guilty, believing their illness is a punishment for their sins. They may become agitated, cry, cling to their parents, or resist silently. They may even suck their thumb or hold a transitional object like a teddy bear and gaze sadly. These FAGS syndrome and the 3Ds reactions can vary in severity, but they can occur in almost all children receiving treatment at home or in a hospital. However, the syndrome may not be apparent. The severity of the syndrome varies somewhat depending on the age and individual child. Doctors, nurses, and parents should be aware that children receiving treatment at home or in the hospital can exhibit these 3Ds reactions and FAGS syndrome symptoms. They should proactively prevent these reactions from recurring or recurring, and respond appropriately when they do appear. Especially during hospitalization or after discharge, the illness itself, or the experience of being hospitalized in an unfamiliar hospital away from home, can cause significant mental and emotional damage in children, leading to regressive behavior, anxiety, and separation anxiety. Parents, nurses, and all doctors treating children must address FAGS syndrome and the 3Ds reactions. Doctors who effectively address FAGS syndrome and the 3Ds reactions are often well-liked by parents and are often recognized as excellent doctors. Doctors who effectively address these issues are often referred to as “bed-mannered” doctors. In other words, they possess excellent medical skills. When infants and toddlers aged 9 months to 4 years are hospitalized for illness, they may commonly experience psychological symptoms such as dismay, despair, and denial. These three psychological reactions are called the “3 Ds.” drleepediatrics.com John Sangwon Lee, MD., FAAP
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