Does the child only have a fever without other symptoms?

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Fever is a clinical symptom caused by potential infection or inflammation of the body. If there are no other symptoms, it may be that the temperature control center is out of balance. But it can also be life-threatening. In particular, symptoms other than fever may be the cause of the disease, which can not be ignored. What about the child's fever?

Does the child only have a fever without other symptoms?

Whether the general cold or influenza are the most common diseases of the baby. Both bacterial and viral infections are possible. Symptoms vary, including fever, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, ear, nose and throat problems. Doctors will give "symptom treatment" drugs, plus more rest and drink more water, usually 3-5 days can be cured. But if the care is not appropriate, complicated with otitis media, encephalitis, meningitis, etc., there will be a high fever of more than 39 ℃.

Otorhinolaryngological problems usually have inflammation, so there will be redness and swelling, which is a virus infection. The symptoms are changeable, including fever, cough, runny nose, redness and swelling of the throat (the baby usually does not want to eat), etc. the doctor will give "symptom treatment" drugs, plus more rest and drink more water, which can be cured in 3-5 days. The disease is easy to be complicated with otitis media, otitis media, pneumonia, etc., and also has the risk of high fever above 39 ℃.

Children's cold is a common disease, generally in 1 ~ 3 days after infection, there will be nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, throat discomfort, cough, fever, etc., the heat level is different, severe fear of cold, high fever, headache, poor appetite, general fatigue, etc. The basal body temperature of normal children ranged from 36.9 ℃ to 37.5 ℃. Generally, when the body temperature exceeds 1 ℃ above the basic body temperature, it can be considered as fever. Among them, low fever means that the body temperature fluctuates around 38 ℃, while high fever means that the body temperature is above 39 ℃. Continuous fever for more than two weeks is called long-term fever.

matters needing attention

If the child's temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it means that the child has a fever. Physical cooling (warm water bath) or drug cooling (preferably under the guidance of a doctor) should be carried out immediately. Children with cold often have poor appetite, so parents can arrange according to the time of eating. When the temperature is close to normal after the fever subsides, they can give their children some light and digestible food. Don't wear too much or cover too much when your child is hot. Because, on the one hand, it is not easy to dissipate heat and raise body temperature; On the other hand, it will make children sweat too much, causing water loss. The correct way to make the fever should not be too much clothing, sleep should take off some clothes, so as not to catch cold after getting up, cover the quilt can be a little more than usual, but after sweating should be reduced in time.