Baby Fever Solution
In viral fever, children usually have a cold, cough, sore throat, head and body pain. Sometimes diarrhea and vomiting may occur. Dengue fever can have a temperature of 101 to 105 degrees. With severe headache, especially in the back of the head and in the eye sockets. Spinal cord also causes severe pain. The fever may be continuous, and the fever may return after the fever is relieved by sweating. After four days the fever may suddenly leave.
What to do if the child has a fever?
Your little one may have a fever for a number of reasons. It is normal for children. Care should be taken properly for the well-being of the child in a calm and steady manner without being agitated.
Why do children have fever?
When there is an infection in the body, the body naturally has a high temperature, because then the body's immune system is activated. Fever can also be a symptom of other diseases in children like chicken pox, tonsillitis etc. Besides, it is normal to have fever after vaccination.
Symptoms of baby fever
We suspect fever only when we feel a high temperature on the skin. Excessive sweating, loss of appetite, fatigue, feeling sick are the symptoms of fever in children. Temperature can be checked easily with a thermometer. A temperature above 38°C/100.4°F is usually called a fever. It is best to use a digital thermometer to check children's temperature at home.
What to do if the child has a fever
Care should be taken that the baby's body does not lack water. Adequate amount of water, milk, baby formula etc. should be given according to age. Common signs of dehydration in a child are little urine, no watery eyes when crying, dry mouth and tongue.
Try to give more during this time when the baby eats breast milk.
Children should wear light clothes.
Bath can be done in turmeric-hot water if needed.
The child should be observed at night.
Medicines should be taken as advised by the doctor.
What not to do
Do not give fever reducers to children without the advice of a registered doctor. Remember that children's health is more fragile than ours.
Do not cover with heavy clothing or blankets.
Do not use extra cold water to wash your body or head.
Convulsions with fever
Infants less than 6 months of age have fever with occasional convulsions. Don't panic if your baby has a seizure, it's usually not a sign of any major damage. However, with a seizure, you must consult a doctor.
When complications
48 to 96 hours after the release of fever is the critical period or worst period for the baby. During this feverless period, the body may develop a red, itchy rash, which, however, does not last more than three days. In dengue blood pressure can suddenly drop to critical stage. Critical care support is then required.
Do for common cold and fever
The common cold does not put children at great risk. But sometimes it can cause complications like pneumonia.
In case of common cold and fever, the child should be kept at rest.
Paracetamol, antihistamine-like drugs should be taken as per the advice of the doctor.
The turmeric should be washed off with warm water.
Plenty of fluids and nutritious food should be given, along with breast milk.
Warm lemon syrup for cough and lemon tea with honey for older children.
When to go to the doctor
If vomiting and diarrhea occur
In case of excess water shortage
If there is a rash on the skin
Shortness of breath, cough or similar symptoms
If you have a seizure
If you have fever for more than three days
Abnormal crying or sleep
If the fever rises above 101 degrees
Children under one month of age should consult a doctor immediately if they develop fever.
Any illness of the child is a cause of concern for the family. It should be remembered that fever is normal in children. However, if you have any doubts, questions or complicated symptoms, do not hesitate to consult a health worker or doctor.
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