An indicator of the normal functioning of all systems of human organs is body temperature. And if it is lowered or, conversely, increased, then we can judge the occurrence of any pathology or health problem in the body. And many mothers sometimes do not realize that a low temperature in a child is an indicator of a developing disease.
What does low temperature mean? What is it due to? Reduced in medical practice is such a body temperature that drops below 35.8 degrees. There may be several reasons for its occurrence. This, for example, transferred colds and viral diseases, a lack of certain vitamins, banal physical hypothermia (occurring in cases where the child bathes for a long time in an open pond or walks in cold weather). Also, a decrease in temperature may be due to overwork, exacerbation of chronic diseases in a child, prolonged use of large doses of drugs. But such a condition can be a symptom of very serious problems that threaten the life and health of a small person: damage to the adrenal glands, brain diseases and even hidden internal bleeding.
This condition can also be established in cases where the child sleeps for a long time and his body, being in a state of prolonged rest, slows down the metabolism. In addition, a lack of food and water can cause a decrease in body temperature. Young patients of 13-15 years old fall into this category of patients, who, “caring” for the figure, begin to adhere to diets and eat poorly. In the end, a lowered temperature in a child can be a natural state and can be observed throughout life. But such cases are an exception. And there is no need to fight them.
But it happens that a low temperature in a child can occur suddenly, for no particular reason. In this case, there is reason to assume a decrease in the immunity of a man. In this case, you should go to the reception not only to the pediatrician, but also to the immunologist. The child can be prescribed tempering procedures, vitamins and drugs that increase immunity.
The defining moment for the action or inaction of the parents is the overall well-being of the baby. If he is inactive, pale, lethargic, refuses to eat, and if mom noticed that the child has a low temperature, she should definitely consult a doctor. But you should not be scared and immediately panic, because it is impossible to make a diagnosis based on only indicators of body temperature. It is necessary to conduct a full medical examination, including blood tests for biochemistry, ECG, as well as consultations of various specialists, such as a pediatrician, endocrinologist, oncologist, therapist, neurologist, and gastroenterologist.
But if the mother is sure that the child’s low temperature is provoked by stress, illness or overwork recently suffered by him, then she can help her baby at home. It is necessary to give the child a good sleep, include in his diet more fresh fruits and vegetables, which will help activate the defenses of a small organism. It is necessary to ensure that the baby is not lightly dressed, it is best to prefer warm clothes for him, keep his feet warm, but do not wrap the baby too much. In winter, it is preferable to cancel walks altogether or reduce their number and duration to a minimum.
You can not do any rubbing the baby with a lowered body temperature, so you can only aggravate his general condition. If the child is very small, then you need to pick him up more often, apply it to the chest, warming it with its heat. It is advisable to put him to sleep with him in the same bed until his condition normalizes.