High temperature in a child is always an occasion for parental worries. Most often, medical help is addressed precisely for high body temperature in young children. A healthy child has a temperature range from 36.6 to 36.9 degrees.
It is worth remembering that in babies the temperature changes depending on the time of day. For example, minimal indicators are observed in the early morning (about five in the morning), and the highest body temperature is noted closer to the evening. Minor daily fluctuations in body temperature in children are the absolute norm.
Most often, an increase in temperature in children is caused by viral infections (SARS). In such a situation, parents often give the baby antipyretic drugs. Recently, the uncontrolled taking such drugs and the self -medication of children causes doctors of fears.
If the child’s temperature is not higher than 38.5 degrees Celsius and the baby feels well, then antipyretic drugs should only be given in extreme cases. For example, if a child has a tendency to seizures. With an increase in temperature in the body, there is an activation of metabolic and immune processes, all body systems are given in the combat readiness mode, that is, the resistance of the disease. Most viruses die at elevated temperatures, and antipyretic drugs do not allow this protective reaction of the body to work in full force.
At elevated temperatures, the child must ensure bed rest. Bed rest is not forcibly holding the baby in bed, but the exclusion of active games, communication with other children. At elevated temperatures, the child’s active behavior creates an additional burden on the heart and delays recovery.
The kid must drink a lot. Artificial juices and soda should be completely excluded, you can give weak tea with lemon, compotes, rosehip decoctions, various fruit drinks, as well as simple boiled water.
You cannot force the child to eat through force. If parents make a lot of efforts to feed the child, then this can lead to vomiting and deterioration. Exclude whole milk, fatty foods. At elevated body temperature, it is best to give light dishes, provided that the child does not refuse to eat.
The pediatrician can prescribe vitamin C to the baby. It is proved that if the disease has a viral nature, vitamin C can reduce the period of the disease and reduce the risk of complications.
By caring for a child up to a year at an increased body temperature, you can use wiping with a wet towel – this gives good results to reduce temperature and improve overall well -being. In no case do young children give aspirin, analgin and acetylsalicylic acid, since these drugs can cause serious complications.
