The basic principles of fever self-control:
1. During the development of the disease, measure the fever every four hours and record the measurement.
2. We also measure when there are chills, facial creams, shiny eyes, pulse and breathing accelerations or disturbances in consciousness.
3. During the convalescence period, it is enough to measure the temperature 2 times a day (morning and evening).
If the fever measured under the armpit does not exceed 37.5 ° C - 38 ° C.
Rules for lowering the temperature
When the temperature is not higher than 38 ° C may lower the natural methods - by the administration of large amounts of fluids, herbal tea, watering action and antibacterial napotnym linden, elderberry or raspberry. You can also apply cool wraps to the neck, forehead and groin.
The fever should be treated pharmacologically when it reaches above 38 ° C
The principle of treatment is to reset the body's thermostat to restore the temperature to about 37 ° C. A high fever can be broken using cool, often refreshed wraps. If the fever is accompanied by sweating, it usually means that the fever subsides. This process can be accelerated by giving the patient large amounts of warm fluids.
Lowering fever
For children who are under the age of 12, we generally lower the fever with paracetamol or ibuprofen. In adults, we also use acetylsalicylic acid, naproxen, and other non-steroidal therapeutic agents.
Warning against salicylates
Children under 12 are recommended paracetamol, or ibuiprofen, rather than acetylsalicylic acid. We avoid acetylsalicylic acid because it can contribute to the occurrence of so-called Reye's team. This disease, although rare, poses a threat to the child's life. It usually occurs several days after influenza or chickenpox, when the child is given acetylsalicylic acid to relieve symptoms and reduce fever.
In small children, high temperatures can cause drastic symptoms.
In children, fever convulsions may occur with high fever. The child suddenly stiffens, his arms and legs tremble, sometimes his whole body. Such a convulsive attack usually does not last longer than five minutes and is generally not dangerous. However, you must inform your doctor about this fact. In young children with high fever, there is a risk of dehydration if they consume insufficient fluids.
When in a fever it is essential to seek medical advice:
- the temperature is above 40 ° C,
- high temperature lasts over 48 hours,
- you have difficulty breathing, stomach ache, difficulty urinating with a fever
- there is a sudden increase in fever, which is accompanied by other symptoms, such as neck numbness, vomiting, photophobia
- fever appears in a child who is less than six months old,
- one of the symptoms persists, worsens or new ones appear
What can a doctor recommend?
Will carry out thorough research to find the cause of the fever. You may need to take a throat swab or perform a blood and urine test. Typically, the doctor prescribes painkillers and fever suppressants. If you have a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. .
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