Method of lowering the temperature in children

 

fever in children

     The child may have a fever from time to time, and in most cases the fever is not considered harmful to the child, but can be said to be sometimes beneficial, as elevated body temperature is interpreted as evidence of the resistance of the organism. .  Against infection, but anxiety begins if there are some symptoms in the child from excessive sweating or waking up in the middle of the night due to fever, and fever is defined as an increase in temperature from its normal level and from hypothalamus.  It is responsible for maintaining body temperature at an average of 37 degrees Celsius, but can return body temperature to a higher value in the event of infection or illness, and is believed to be the body's way of fighting disease-causing microbes .  , while a child's body temperature can naturally change to some degree at night, early in the morning, and when he plays and exercises.

     How to lower the temperature in children

     Sometimes there will be no need to treat fever in children, since it is beneficial for the body as mentioned above, so the child's need for treatment should be evaluated according to his temperature and the symptoms he presents.  Most of the time, home remedies work:

     Pharmacotherapy

     The use of medicines is the most effective way to treat fever, and paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used, since these medicines help to eliminate the annoying symptoms associated with fever, in addition to lowering the child's temperature by approximately 1. -1 .5 degrees.  C, but aspirin should be avoided in children under 18 for fear of developing Ray's syndrome; It is a rare disease that affects children and is characterized by its severity and rarity, and it is worth paying attention to the way of administration of the drugs, since paracetamol can be taken every four to six hours as needed, but It should be noted that it should not be given to children under three months without consulting a doctor, just as ibuprofen can be used every six hours, and should not be given to children under six months. 

     Increase fluid intake

Fever can cause a child to become dehydrated, which is one of the most dangerous symptoms for a child. Therefore, parents should encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids to replace the amount of fluid lost due to fever. It should be noted that a doctor should be consulted if the child cannot drink fluids.

get enough rest

Tiredness and pain are among the most common symptoms parents notice in their child with a fever, so parents should advise their child to get plenty of rest, and the child can return to normal activities after the disappearance of fever for 24 hours. . 

     take a hot shower

     Bathing can help bring the temperature down faster as the child is placed in a warm bath, and the water is swabbed over their body using a damp washcloth or sponge, and what actually happens when bathing is that the body temperature drops.  as the water present evaporates on the surface of the skin, it is advisable to avoid covering the child with a wet towel; Because this prevents the evaporation process, and also requires warning against the consumption of alcohol during the bath, and not applying it to the skin to lower body temperature; because of its danger to the child. 

     Causes of fever in children.

There are several reasons that can lead to a fever, including the following:

• Exposure to a viral or bacterial infection.

• Infection with some inflammatory diseases such as: rheumatoid arthritis.

• The growth of a malignant tumor in the body.

• Take some shots like: tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) and pneumococcal vaccine.

• Fever of unknown cause Sometimes the cause of the fever cannot be determined, if the fever lasts three weeks without the doctor being able to determine the cause.

fever symptoms

     In the case that the temperature rises, the person feels cold, and tries to wear warm clothes or use a blanket, which generates more heat, and finally causes an increase in the intensity of the fever, and the fever is accompanied by some others. symptom.  Symptoms and signs that may differ from child to child depending on the cause of the high temperature, and may include the following:

•  perspiration
• chills and chills
•  Headache injury.
• Suffer from muscle pain.
• Anorexy. 
• drying
• Feeling of general weakness.
• feeling thirsty
•  Ear pain or abdominal pain.
•  Water flow - drainage
• convulsive attacks (in English: Seizures); Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years can have seizures due to fever and still have another seizure within 12 months of the first seizure. 

fever prevention

     The risk of developing a fever can be reduced by taking steps to prevent infectious diseases. Here are some tips that can help:

• Wash your hands well, teach it to children and make it a routine habit, especially before eating, after going to the bathroom, after coming into contact with an infected person or being in a large crowd of people, after playing with animals and when to travel in public places. Transportation. 

•      Teach the child how to wash his hands correctly, so that the soap gets on all parts of the hand, and rinse thoroughly under running water.

•      Avoid touching your nose, eyes, or mouth, as these are the main ways the body gets the infection.

• Try to stay away from others and cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and teach children about this to reduce the risk of transmission to others.

• Do not share the same glasses, water bottles, etc. with the boy.