Why does high fever rise without symptoms of a cold?
Very often young children have a fever.raises due to overheating in the sun. Remember that in the summer outside they should always be in headdresses and get enough water. Also, overheating can occur due to too warm clothes. It is not necessary to bundle up the baby. And finally, the cause of overheating can be a hot bath. Always measure the temperature of the water before bathing the baby and do not keep it in the bath for too long.
Sometimes a child's temperature can be without cough and without a coldPhoto: Getty Here are the other reasons for high fever without other cold symptoms:
- negative impact - burn, frostbite, shock;
- 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 a lot of reasons, so you should consult a doctor so that he can make an accurate diagnosis.
What to do when the temperature rises
You should not knock down the temperature below 38.5 ° C. In this case, the best thing you can do for your baby is to provide him with abundant warm drinks, light and balanced meals, and a clean and ventilated room. It is best if the room is cool and the baby is covered with a warm blanket. If the temperature does not fall within a few days or does not get off after the antipyretic, be sure to call the doctor at the house. If the child has become very bad, immediately call an ambulance. During an elevated temperature in a child it is strictly forbidden:
- warm foot baths;
- mustard plasters;
- alcohol compresses;
- inhalation of any kind.
As for the old folk method withrubbing water with vinegar, it is not prohibited. However, the effectiveness of this method is not scientifically confirmed. Moreover, vinegar can have a toxic effect on young children. Be attentive to the health of your child. If you have even the slightest doubts about his condition, it is better to contact a specialist. Remember that children's body is much more sensitive and painful than an adult.
