Every mother at least once in her life faced the fact that her baby had a fever. Some mothers encounter this immediately after the birth of the baby, while others encounter a similar symptom only years after the birth of the baby. There are several reasons why a child has a fever.
Norm and deviations
It is worth saying that if in normal condition you measure the temperature of the baby, then on the thermometer you will see a figure in the range from 36 to 37 degrees. The front part of the hypothalamus, located in the brain, is responsible for maintaining this level.
There are several conditions for increasing body temperature:
- Subfibrillar values ​​(up to 38 degrees).
- Moderately high values ​​(the child has a temperature of 39 degrees).
- High values ​​(up to 40 degrees).
- Hyperpyrexic values ​​(41 degrees).
Any increase in temperature indicates that not everything is normal in the body. In most cases, this happens when the protective function is turned on and immunity begins to work. It is worthwhile to understand why the temperature appears in a child without a runny nose and cough? What to do in this case and how to carry out the treatment?
The temperature in a child without a runny nose and cough: causes
There are a number of causes for fever. All of them are very different from each other, therefore, before treatment, it is necessary to correctly establish the diagnosis. If an adult can independently understand what is happening to him, then a small person does not always correctly interpret his feelings and passes on information about his condition, and babies are not at all able to say anything about their condition.
Intestinal infection
There are times when a child has a sharp increase in temperature without a runny nose and cough. In addition, loose and frequent stools can join the general condition. In most cases, with such a development of events, the child's appetite disappears, nausea, or even vomiting appears.
In infants who eat milk formula or breast milk, the cause of this condition may be non-compliance with the rules of basic hygiene. Perhaps you forgot to wash your hands after coming from the street or sterilize baby bottles?
As for older children, their cause of intestinal infection may be malnutrition or the use of stale foods. Dirty hands are also a breeding ground for infections.
If you are faced with a similar situation, you must immediately call a doctor. Only a doctor can correctly determine the reason why the child has a fever. What to do and how to conduct treatment, a specialist will also explain. Perhaps your baby will need to take some tests.
Allergic reaction
In some cases, the temperature in a child without a runny nose and cough may rise due to allergies. If the baby is still very small, and you are just starting to lure, then in this case you must stop eating new food and consult a specialist.
When an allergy with fever occurs in older children, then you may find additional symptoms: complaints of itching and irritation, the appearance of a rash. If you encounter a similar situation, then you need to contact a doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will conduct the necessary examination, prescribe a course of drugs and recommend for a while to refrain from eating food, which can become an allergen.
Infectious diseases
As you know, in most cases, the onset of fever occurs when infections occur. If the temperature in a child rises without a runny nose and cough, then the cause may be the ingress of viruses and bacteria into the body.
Quite often in this situation, mothers find a rash on the body of the babies. The reason for this development of events may be ordinary chickenpox or rubella. It is worth noting that when the latter appears, you can detect an increase in the lymph nodes in the child.
In this case, you need to visit a doctor and get an appointment for treatment. Also, such diseases should always be noted by a specialist in a special children's card. After them, a person develops immunity to viruses that are pathogens for life.
Heatstroke
If the child has a temperature in the summer, then this may be the result of a banal overheating. This happens quite often when a baby spends a long time in the open sun without a hat and applying a protective cream.
Remember that the baby's skin is very delicate and very susceptible to the negative effects of sunlight. Try to use protective equipment and do not let the child go outside without a hat at lunchtime.
With the development of heat stroke, the child may complain of weakness and dizziness, fever and pain throughout the body. In this case, it is necessary to carry out appropriate treatment as soon as possible.
The temperature in a month old baby
If you have just become happy parents, then it seems to you that nothing can overshadow this joy. However, suddenly you notice that the baby has a fever. Most mothers immediately panic and, headlong, rush to the hospital.
It is worth noting that in children up to six months, thermoregulation is still not sufficiently developed. Especially if the baby was born prematurely. In such children , body temperature can range from 36 to 37.5 degrees. This is a variant of the norm and does not require treatment. However, if you notice that the temperature rises and additional symptoms have joined, then you must immediately show the baby to the doctor.
Treatment for fever
So, how to treat the temperature in a child? It is worth saying that until the level of 38 degrees is reached, it is not recommended to give the baby any antipyretic drugs. In this state, the body itself tries to fight the infection and develops immunity. With an even greater increase in the mark on the thermometer, it is imperative to observe bed rest.
If the child has a temperature of 39 or even 38 degrees, then it is already necessary to take measures and try to bring it down. Regardless of the reason, the baby is always given an antipyretic. For example, the drug "Paracetamol" means "Ibuprofen." Both of these drugs are available in the form of tablets, syrup, and suppositories.
If the child is still very small, then give preference to candles or suspensions. It is also worth recalling that suppositories have a longer effect, but their activity begins only after complete dissolution. Therefore, they are most often recommended to put before bedtime.
Sometimes it happens that a child’s fever goes into a preconvulsive state. The cold extremities of the baby can talk about this. In this case, you can use the tablets “No-Shpa” and “Aspirin”. It is necessary to divide one piece into four parts and give the child a drink. The medicine "No-Shpa" will relieve vasospasm, and the drug "Aspirin" will lower body temperature. It is worth noting that such treatment can be used only in emergency cases. Children under 18 are not recommended to give Aspirin tablets to treat fever.
If the baby has an allergic reaction, then, in addition to antipyretic drugs, he needs to be given drops of Fenistil, Suprastin tablets or Tavigil medicine. When using such drugs, carefully read the instructions and follow the dosage described.
With intestinal infection, in addition to standard methods of lowering the temperature, it is worth using a sorbent. It can be activated carbon, Smecta powder. To stop diarrhea, use Levomecitin tablets or Immodium.
Additional Therapies
To treat the temperature in children without medication, you can use rubbing with a cool cloth. You can also put a chilled, damp towel on your child’s forehead. In addition, it is necessary to give the baby a lot to drink. It is better if it is a cranberry drink or non-hot tea with lemon.
Ventilate the room more often. The temperature in the room where the baby is located should be comfortable. The air should be fresh and humid.
Conclusion
Watch your baby’s condition closely. If your body temperature rises, measure it every half hour. If necessary, use the above means, but, of course, it is better to consult a doctor and get an individual appointment.
Be healthy!