The elevated temperature in a child - a phenomenon quite usual and common. Temperature 38 may be a variety of reasons - as a defensive reaction to a child's body in any type of viruses, and the cold, intestinal infection or teething. In some cases, this temperature is normal, but when you need to panic?
What to do if the baby is unable to explain his restlessness? Or if the ailment symptoms are completely absent, and Body temperaturefor all that is lifted without any thorough reasons on that?
Low-grade fever - what is it?
Low-grade fever - a condition in which the body temperature rises to 37-38 degrees and lasts for several days, and sometimes for no apparent reason. Many doctors believe that the temperature of 38, which is not desirable to shoot down, as it was in this period children the body is struggling with an existing infection or virus, but the immune system, meanwhile, is automatically tempered and growing stronger.
But do not forget that all children are unique. At elevated temperatures, a child can feel comfortable and good - in this case the baby eats and plays without problems that can not be said about the other, which could begin convulsive seizures with all the consequences of this situation, consequences. Therefore, the most reasonable solution for every responsible parent - this is, of course, ask for help to the children's pediatrician, and after examination of all to act according to his recommendations.
Possible causes fever
- overheating of the child's body;
- reaction to the vaccine;
- eruption of primary teeth;
- Poor cooperation body thermoregulation;
- allergic reaction;
- infectious diseases;
- intestinal infections;
- colds;
Symptoms, which is characterized by fever
- scratchy or sore throat;
- cough;
- nasal congestion;
- Possible ear pain;
- plaque on the tonsils, and tongue;
- diarrhea and vomiting;
- lethargy;
- headache;
- skin rashes;
- loss of appetite;
- Increased nervousness;
When should you shoot down the fever?
With an increase in body temperature to 38 degrees, many parents begin to churn it with the help of drugs, but, as it turns out, is a big mistake. After all, with the help of high temperature child's organism is trying to cope with an existing infection that killed upon reaching the thermometer marks 38 - 38.5 degrees. Giving antipyretics, you open the way to all the free viruses and infections, so if the baby normally carries a temperature of 38, we do not recommend it to shoot down ahead of time.
The exceptions are certain children at risk:
- grudnichki;
- children who have had seizures before;
- children with neurological and chronic diseases of the circulatory system and respiration, as well as inherited metabolic diseases;
With these babies need to be always on the alert - do not spike in body temperature, immediately give antipyretic drugs and to take extra precautions.
As antipyretic drugs (at a temperature above 38.5), suppositories, tablets and syrups, which should take on prescription, while complying with the age limit.
How to lower the heat of the baby?
The first step is to create a comfortable environment for a sick child - wet cleaning, regular airing, and drinking plenty of fluids;
Warm water wiping - but the water temperature should be close to body temperature (not cold or hot);
all manner of antipyretics (Should read the instructions carefully, so as not to exceed the recommended dosage);
With an increase in body temperature to 38 degrees, it is necessary to ensure proper child care, namely bed rest, reduced physical activity, easily digestible food, ventilation of the room, as well as drinking plenty of fluids.
It is important that parents are not engaged in self-medicate their offspring, because the baby's health - it is the greatest value. Observe the baby, try to find the supposed cause of the fever, and do not forget about the children's pediatrician, because to put the correct diagnosis can only be a qualified technician. Be healthy!
Also be sure to ask about in which the range of normal body temperature fluctuates in children and adults
