What if the child has a fever?

The indicator of 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 in the body of any pathology or health problems. And many mothers sometimes do not realize that a child's low temperature is an indicator of an evolving disease.

What does low temperature mean? What is it caused by? Reduced in medical practice is considered such a body temperature, which falls below 35.8 degrees. There may be several reasons for its occurrence. This, for example, suffered from cold and viral diseases, lack of certain vitamins, banal physical hypothermia (coming when the child swims in an open pool for a long time or walks in cold weather). Also, a decrease in temperature can be due to fatigue, exacerbation of chronic diseases in the child, long-term use of large doses of medicines. But this condition can be a symptom of very serious problems that threaten the life and health of a small person: adrenal glands, brain diseases and even hidden internal bleeding.

This condition can be established and in those cases when the child is sleeping for a long time and his body, being in a state of prolonged dormancy, slows down the metabolism. In addition, a lack of food and water can cause a drop in body temperature. In this category of patients fall young girls 13-15 years old, who "caring" about the figure, begin to adhere to diets and poorly eat. In the end, a low temperature in a child can be a natural condition and can be observed throughout life. But such cases are an exception. And with them there is no need to fight.

But it happens that a low temperature in a child can occur suddenly, without special reasons. In this case, there is reason to assume a decrease in the immunity of the little man. In this case, you should go to the reception not only to the pediatrician, but also to the immunologist. A child can be assigned to hardening procedures, vitamins and drugs that increase immunity.

The defining moment for the action or inaction of parents is the overall well-being of the baby. If he is inactive, pale, sluggish, refuses to eat, and if mom noticed that while the child has a small temperature, she should definitely consult a doctor. But you should not panic and immediately fall into a panic, because it is impossible to diagnose, based only on the 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, gastroenterologist.

But if the mother is sure that the child's low temperature is provoked by the stress, illness or fatigue recently transferred by him, then she can help her baby and at home. It is necessary to give the child a good sleep, to include in his diet plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, which will help to activate the protective forces of a small organism. We need to ensure that the baby is not easily dressed, it is best to prefer warm clothes for him, keep his feet warm, but do not wrap up the child too much. In winter, it is preferable to cancel walks altogether or to reduce their number and duration to a minimum.

You can not do any grindings to a baby with a lowered body temperature, so you can only aggravate his general condition. If the child is very small, then you need to take it more often in your arms, put it to your chest, warming it with your warmth. It is advisable to put him to sleep with him in one bed until his condition is normalized.