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
Until the age of two children is considered normalincrease in body temperature to 37.2–37.5 ºC, and in some cases to 38 ºC. A actively moving baby may experience a slight increase in temperature when, as after a rest, its rate returns to normal. In various diseases, fever is usually observed along with other symptoms. Cough, headache and pain in the body, nausea, shortness of breath - signs that facilitate the diagnosis in a child. But what to do in the absence of symptoms? Asymptomatic fever may cause:
- Overheat;
- bacterial or viral infection;
- physical activity;
- diseases of the urinary system;
- teething;
- diseases of the oral cavity.
The exact diagnosis deals only withpediatrician. Independently determine the presence of the disease in a child can not, as well as engage in self-treatment. When overheating, the child has a slight increase in temperature, 1–1.5 degrees above normal. You do not need to knock it down; you just have to undress the baby and give him air baths. Overheating can be from both being under the sun for a long time, and from wraps. Viral and bacterial infections that trigger a rise in body temperature may not manifest themselves at first. If the child remains active, eats well, but at the same time asymptomatic temperatures (from 38 to 39 ºC), then he needs to help cope with a 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 to fight the infection. Drinking plenty, airing the room is all that is needed for recovery. With a general weakness and temperature of 37–38 ºC, paleness of the skin and child's apathy, 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 research will prescribe treatment. Teething is also accompanied by a rise in temperature up to 38 ºC, in rare cases up to 40, upon the addition of a viral infection. To alleviate the condition of the baby will help special anesthetic gels, attachment to the breast, if the child is breastfed, drink plenty of fluids. If your child often has a fever without certain symptoms, do not delay with a visit to the doctor. Remember, only your baby’s health depends entirely on you. It is also helpful to know:
