High temperature in children is a pretty scary phenomenon for most parents, which raises many questions. Since her treatment should be prompt, about some things we simply must enlighten you in this article.
Should I worry about the heat?
It’s very difficult to keep calm while the baby is “burning” and crying. However, you need to understand that the temperature, as a rule, does not cause him much harm. On the contrary, with the help of high temperature, the child’s body fights infections.
Most often, a fever is not dangerous, but it happens that, against the background of an increase in body temperature, the condition of some babies begins to rapidly deteriorate. High temperature in children up to a year requires a serious attitude from their parents, especially if the baby is not even six months old. After all, fever very rarely happens in babies of this age, which means that it can be considered a symptom of some kind of violation.
There are some signs, in view of which you need to urgently call a doctor or ambulance:
- An infant is younger than 3 months old with a temperature of 38 ° C and above or younger than 6 months old with a temperature of 39 ° C and above;
- If the rectal temperature of the child exceeds 40 C, you need to not only call a doctor, but also do everything necessary to reduce it;
- The baby has cramps, limbs twitch, the body is tense, trembling goes through the body, and eyes roll up;
- Purple spots or a rash of bright red color on the baby's skin, and despite the heat, cold limbs;
- Shortness of breath or too fast;
- Complaints of the baby for chest pain;
- The feeling that the high temperature in children is caused by a serious reason does not need to be discounted. After all, mothers always feel bad with their babies;
- Dehydrated children’s body.
In order to determine the correct treatment methods, you need to consider the temperature along with other symptoms of the disease.
Causes of high fever in children
As we wrote above, with the help of increased temperature, the body fights infection. You can highlight the most common causes that most often provoke an increase in body temperature of children:
- Cold;
- Flu;
- Angina, pharyngitis;
- Viral diseases;
- Pneumonia;
- Ear infections;
- Croup;
- Urogenital tract infections.
Very often, a high temperature in children is observed after planned vaccinations, therefore it is better to prepare them for vaccination according to the recommendations of a pediatrician.
In any case, fever is a natural part of the growth and development of each child and many factors can lead to it. Most likely, in order to fully recover, the baby will have enough attention from the parents and home care.
By the way, high fever without signs of a cold in children also very often happens. For example, when a child overheats in the sun and has suffered a heat stroke. In this case, he will need urgent medical attention.
Is high temperature dangerous?
You need to carefully look at the kids so as not to lose sight of anything. Pay attention to their appearance, behavior and well-being. Note whether any other manifestations of the disease accompany the temperature: cough, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.
Fever and febrile seizures are especially dangerous . They most likely indicate the presence of serious problems in the children's body and require the mandatory presence of a doctor.
Remember that children are equally quick and catch the disease, and also quickly recover.
How to treat high fever?
Firstly, it is necessary to water the baby as often as possible in order to avoid dehydration of the body.
Secondly, undressing the baby or overly wrapping is not worth it.
Thirdly, relieve the condition of the child with antipyretic drugs. It is recommended to offer children drugs based on ibuprofen or paracetamol and be sure to follow the instructions. It is not worth increasing the indicated dose, as well as combining several different drugs at the same time.
High temperature in children is not a reason to panic. However, if your child’s condition is disturbing or his condition is getting worse, do not delay the visit to the doctor.
Be healthy!