If the child has a fever without symptoms more than 3day, you need to contact a pediatricianPhoto: Getty The duration of asymptomatic heat, which does not require the attention of the doctor, is not more than 3 days. If on the third day there is no improvement in the child’s condition, it is necessary to pass a blood and urine test and visit a pediatrician.
Why does a child have temperature without other symptoms
Children under two years of age are consideredthe norm is an increase in body temperature to 37.2–37.5 ºC, and in some cases to 38 ºC. An actively moving baby may have a slight increase in temperature, while after rest its indicator returns to normal. With various diseases, fever is usually observed along with other symptoms. Cough, headache and body pain, nausea, shortness of breath are signs that facilitate diagnosis in a child. But what to do if there are no symptoms? An asymptomatic increase in body temperature can be caused by:
- Overheat;
- bacterial or viral infection;
- physical activity;
- diseases of the urinary system;
- teething;
- diseases of the oral cavity.
Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosispediatrician. You cannot independently determine whether your child has a disease, nor can you self-medicate. When a child is overheated, there is a slight increase in temperature, 1-1.5 degrees above normal. There is no need to bring it down, it is enough to undress the baby and give him air baths. Overheating can be caused by both prolonged exposure to the sun and wrapping up. Viral and bacterial infections that provoke a rise in body temperature may not manifest themselves at first. If the child remains active, eats well, but has an asymptomatic fever (from 38 to 39 ºC), then he needs help to cope with the viral infection. At a temperature of 37-38 ºC, the use of antipyretic drugs is unacceptable. It is necessary to provide the child with favorable conditions for fighting the infection. Plenty of fluids, airing the room - all that is needed for recovery. In case of general weakness and a temperature of 37–38 ºC, pale skin and apathy of the child, an immediate consultation with a doctor is required. This is the beginning of a bacterial infection. The pediatrician will prescribe tests, identify the disease, and only on the basis of the research will prescribe treatment. Teething is also accompanied by a rise in temperature to 38 ºC, in rare cases up to 40, when a viral infection is added. Special pain-relieving gels, breastfeeding if the child is breastfed, and plenty of fluids will help alleviate the baby's condition. If your child often has a fever without specific symptoms, do not delay visiting a doctor. Remember, the baby's health depends entirely on you. It is also useful to know:
