When the baby is not healthy - it is always a cause for concern. But if he, for example, a runny nose, cough, headache or ear, roughly understand what is happening, and how to treat it. But when a sudden fever, and other health complaints there, it is of particular concern to parents.
Let's see what the reason may be, if there is a reason for concern and when an urgent need to seek help from a doctor.
Why fever. It is known that viruses and bacteria can not tolerate too "hot climate", so the temperature increase - a natural way to fight infections. Accordingly, if the thermometer jumped up, it means that the body has a pest or is an inflammatory process. Some of infections, such as SARS, manifest themselves runny nose and cough, enteroviruses may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, meningitis - headaches, while others occur hidden and particularly early in the disease itself does not exhibit.
One such disease is roseola. Her pathogens are herpes virus group. Most often, the disease, which is also called psevdokrasnuhoy, exposed babies from 9 months to 2 (sometimes 5) years. It appears suddenly and immediately identifies itself by heat, it can rise up to nearly 40 degrees. About 3-5 days the acute phase passes, a pink rash appears on the body of the baby. This disease is not dangerous, it does not usually cause complications, and leaves a lifelong immunity.
Urinary tract infections It can also cause a rise in temperature. Besides, kids are often also occur without pronounced symptoms. To identify this disease, first of all, to do a urine test. In most cases it may be kidney disease as a primary disease or a complication of SARS.
Overheat.Since the system of thermoregulation of the child has not yet been formed completely and sweat glands are not working at full capacity, the child very quickly overheats. Therefore, take care to on a hot day at the kid has always been thin cap or panama, and also that it received enough some water - drinking little and often. By the way, the baby may overheat in the winter, if it is not wrapped by the weather, but also because of the lack of air in the apartment or car. At the same time, the younger the crumb, the higher the probability.
The reaction of the nervous system. Stimulate the nervous system of the child is very easy, but the braking system is not yet perfect. Therefore, the cause of the temperature jump can be excitement or exhaustion.
How to act in this situation?
The main thing is not to panic and to follow the simple rules, as well as an opportunity to show the child's pediatrician.
1. Place the baby in the bed.
2. Properly ventilate the room. Temperature it must be comfortable, 19-20 degrees.
3. If the child wants to eat, ensure that the diet, which does not give an additional burden on the digestive organs. If there is no appetite in crumbs - do not force.
4. Make sure the baby warm (but not hot) drink plenty to avoid dehydration. This may be tea with lemon juice, compote or special uzvar electrolytes (e.g., rehydron), sold in the pharmacy. Offer your baby a couple of sips of the drink every 15-20 minutes.
5. If necessary, you can bring down the temperature sparing drugs - acetaminophen or ibuprofen, but in any case not analgin or aspirin.
6. Forget babushkinyh methods - wiping cold water, vodka or vinegar, this may lead to intoxication and even seizures. Wiping can be done only lukewarm waters.
7. Keep an eye on the child's condition and in case of deterioration, immediately contact your pediatrician.
When an urgent need to call a doctor?
Of course, it is better to consult a doctor in any strange situation, but there are times when the visit becomes vital.
1. High temperature has risen at the kid, who has not yet reached the age of one year.
2. The skin becomes pale baby or child loses consciousness.
3. Temperature rises above 39-39,5 and it can not bring down.
4. High temperature is more than 3 days or situation worsens.
5. There is one or more symptoms such as rash, diarrhea, vomiting, severe headache.
In such cases, the sooner you see a doctor, the more likely to keep the baby's health and do without complications. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
And be sure to ask, 7 any health problems toddler necessarily grow.
