In the evening, the thermometer will show a slight increase (up to 36.9-37.2 ° C). In the morning, on the contrary, the mercury column will hardly reach 36 C. The temperature level is influenced by various factors: emotional background, physical activity, "degree" of the environment. At the fowl, the temperature can "jump" half a degree-degree after eating or long crying. Traditionally, the temperature is measured in the skin fold, for example, in the axillary region. Before you put the thermometer, wipe the baby's skin dry. Handle the child tightly to the body. Do not forget that the minimum time for thermometry is 10 minutes. If the child has a high fever, what should I do?
Defensive reaction
The reasons for raising body temperature are many. The most common of these is the infectious process. The human immune system, recognizing a pathological agent, releases into the blood specific substances that reach the center of thermoregulation - the hypothalamus. Some viruses and bacteria are themselves capable of releasing toxins that stimulate a rise in body temperature. All substances that cause temperature rise, scientifically called pyrogen. The hypothalamus sensitively reacts to signals coming from the entire body. It is from this gland that commands are issued regarding the production and release of heat. In conditions of hyperthermia, many reactions proceed differently: leukocytes fight bacteria more actively, internal organs (liver, heart, kidneys) work more intensively to cope with intoxication more quickly. Fever is a powerful stimulating factor for the production of protective substances, for example, antibodies and interferon. Bacteria and viruses in the "hot" body are not sweet: their activity and the ability to reproduce is sharply reduced. Do not forget that with extreme heat, the load on the baby's body increases. It is not necessary to allow hyperthermia to be held for a long time: this can lead to undesirable consequences.
Recognize the hyperthermia!
Even before staging a thermometer, any mom may suspect a temperature rise in the crumbs. Eyes shine or watery, the face became intensely pink? Even if the forehead did not seem hot to you - recheck yourself and put the thermometer on the karapuza. If the knobs and legs are warm to the touch, the skin is pink, and the baby is more or less active, then do not be afraid, even if the mercury column is selected to 38 C. Did the baby suddenly become listless, lean against you and want to fall asleep? Pay attention to the skin condition: pale face, cold hands and feet in combination with high temperature - an alarming sign! You'll notice that the baby is freezing. Such manifestations are called white hyperthermia. This effect is explained by a marked spasm of peripheral vessels. This hyperthermia is the most dangerous: be attentive and internally prepare for action. Children are always more difficult to tolerate white hyperthermia. If the baby becomes extremely sluggish, and you can not lower his temperature by domestic methods, do not hesitate to call a doctor. Particular attention should be paid to the crumbs of the first months of life.
No need to hurry
Many experts believe that it is not necessary to bring down the temperature at the slightest increase, as it helps to destroy the infection. Do not actively reduce the temperature if it does not exceed 38.5 ° C. With a greater increase, the load on the body of crumbs increases substantially, especially on the cardiovascular and nervous systems. But we should not forget that there are children for whom the permissible temperature threshold is much lower. This group includes children with various diseases of the central nervous system and heart, as well as convulsions of any origin in the past. To prevent deterioration of the condition, it is necessary to take measures even before the mercury column approaches the critical level of 38 C. Newborns and infants are especially sensitive to temperature fluctuations up to 3 months. Their threshold is not higher than 38 ° C! Each situation is individual! Even if your baby is older, and convulsions, fortunately, he never had, but if you noticed that the crumb hard to bear the rise in temperature, take urgent measures to reduce it.
How to reduce the temperature?
Do not hurry to grab for the bottle of medicine. The temperature does not need to be sharply knocked down - it needs to be smoothly reduced to the boundaries that the baby tolerates normally. Start with simple methods. Ensure that the air in the children's room does not exceed 18-20 ° C. The organism of young children reacts very sensitively to the temperature of the environment. Cool the room - the body temperature will drop! As much as possible undress a crumb, at the same time it is desirable to remove i diaper. If the baby's skin is wet and hot to the touch, there is no pronounced pallor, use a wipe cool, but not cold water (about 30'C). The zones of the greatest heat emission are axillary cavities, groin, neck, whiskey. Offer a baby a drink in small portions, but often. However, if the crumb shivered from the chill, warm it, put on your toes on the legs. Offer a warm drink. White hyperthermia is a signal that it is time to give the baby an antipyretic drug.
Watch out, Owl!
This abbreviation refers to diseases of the respiratory system of a viral nature. There are more than two hundred viruses that can cause this ailment. The most common cause of the disease are influenza and parainfluenza viruses, adenovirus, rhinovirus. Young children, as a rule, strongly fever during ARVI, especially in the first three days of the disease. Retention of high temperature after 3-5 days from the onset of the disease indicates the development of a secondary bacterial infection. Antipyretics in this situation may not be enough, and the doctor will consider the need for an antibiotic. During a viral infection, it is not recommended to use aspirin as an antipyretic agent. It is believed that this medicine can provoke a baby development of bleeding and severe disease - Ray's syndrome. To reduce the temperature of children, you can take paracetamol preparations (panadol, efferalgan, paracetamol suppositories) and ibuprofen (nurofen). For convenience, medicines for children are released in the form of rectal suppositories and syrups: they are easier to dose and give to a child. Carefully read the instructions. As a rule, a measuring spoon is applied to the syrup, which allows you to accurately and quickly calculate the dose of the medicine necessary for the baby. Do not forget that the intervals between taking the next dose of paracetamol and ibuprofen should be at least 4-6 hours. Salicylic acid, one of the components of aspirin, is rich in sweet malinka. The gull prepared from you from the berry wiped with sugar softly removes the heat and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Kid overheated
Breastfeeding in such a situation will often ask for breast. Coping with hyperthermia in this case is not difficult - just lower the temperature of the air in the room where the crumb is located, hang wet diapers on the batteries or turn on the humidifier, open the small one. Do not limit the crumbs in the attachments to the chest. Overheating often provokes clothes made of synthetic materials. The natural fabric passes air and does not interfere with heat exchange. In the wardrobe baby give preference to things made of cotton and flax. Early-morning karapuzhny are very sensitive to the temperature of the environment. The baby is easy to supercool, but it is even easier to overheat, and you can get overheating not only during the hot season. Hot batteries, dry air and excessively warm clothing are the factors that can cause a fever in the baby. You will understand that the crumb is hot, with red cheeks, frequent breathing and thirst, which he feels.
Be careful
Give the baby more drink, offer him a more relaxed game. With a long fever of incomprehensible origin, start a diary in which you specify the date, the general condition of the baby, and the result of thermometry. Giving crumb drugs prescribed by a doctor, be sure to adhere to the rules of admission, otherwise you can hurt the baby. You noticed that the forehead of the karapuza by the evening was much warmer. Control thermometry confirms your concerns: on a thermometer 37-37.2 С. What's the matter? After all, the crumb does not have any signs of an ailment, it is active, as always. One of the possible reasons - the kid on the eve of pretty nabegalsya and jumped. However, in the future, pay attention to the state of the carapace. A slight rise in temperature over a long period of time is an occasion to call on the pediatrician. It is possible that the evening subfebrile condition is an individual feature of your baby, but in order to make such a conclusion, it is necessary to exclude possible pathological conditions. The most common cause of fever is infection. During the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe the necessary tests: smears from the nose and throat, blood test, urinalysis. It is not necessary to reduce the low temperature.