Why does high fever rise without symptoms of a cold?
Very often small children have a fever.rises due to overheating in the sun. Remember that in the summer outdoors they should always wear hats and get enough water. Overheating can also happen due to too warm clothes. Do not wrap the baby up too much. And finally, a hot bath can cause overheating. Always measure the water temperature before bathing the baby and do not keep him in the bath for too long.
Sometimes a child has a fever without a cough or a runny nosePhoto: Getty Here are other reasons for a high fever without other cold symptoms:
- negative impact - burn, frostbite, impact;
- food poisoning;
- overwork;
- allergy to drugs (unlike other types of allergies, it often causes no other symptoms than temperature);
- teething;
- scarlet fever, measles, chickenpox and other infections that are accompanied by a rash, but are not accompanied by cough and runny nose;
- inflammation of the larynx;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- meningitis, encephalitis and other diseases of the nervous system.
As you can see, there are many reasons, so you should see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.
What to do when the temperature rises
You should not try to bring the temperature down below 38.5°C.In this case, the best thing you can do for your baby is to provide him with plenty of warm drinks, light and balanced food, a clean and ventilated room. It is best if the room is cool and the child is covered with a warm blanket. If the temperature does not drop for several days or does not go down after taking an antipyretic, be sure to call a doctor at home. If the child becomes very ill, call an ambulance without delay. When a child has a high temperature, the following is strictly prohibited:
- warm foot baths;
- mustard plasters;
- alcohol compresses;
- inhalation of any kind.
As for the old folk method withrubbing with water and vinegar, it is not prohibited. However, the effectiveness of this method has not been scientifically proven. Moreover, vinegar can have a toxic effect on small children. Be attentive to your child's health. If you have even the slightest doubt about his condition, it is better to consult a specialist. Remember that a child's body is much more sensitive and painful than an adult's.
