Causes of Hyperthermia
Violation of the vascular and immune systemcan cause a malfunction of the physiological process in the body. In this situation, blood flows to the main internal organs, its viscosity increases, and the circulation slows down. Vessels of the legs and arms cover spasms, which leads to heat exchange disorders, even convulsions are possible.
If the child has a fever and legs and handscold - this is a violation in the immune system and heat exchange in the body. Photo: Getty Distinguishing symptoms of "white fever" from the usual temperature increase:
- a strong chill, accompanied by a tremor in the limbs;
- pallor of the skin;
- cold hands and feet;
- on the lips and palms there is a marble shade;
- cardiopalmus;
- lethargy, weakness, restless condition;
- frequent, heavy breathing.
Infants febrile at hightemperature is very dangerous, since the thermoregulation system in the baby is not yet formed, so how the organism reacts to the infection can not be predicted. If the baby's fever is accompanied by chills, cold extremities, you should immediately call an ambulance.
First aid for fever
Before the doctor comes, the child must be provided withfirst aid to alleviate his condition. At a high temperature, children are first given a "No-shpu" spasm to relieve the spasms, which contributes to vasodilation and the establishment of a natural sweating. Then you can give antipyretic drugs "Paracetamol", "Nurofen", following a strict dosage according to the instructions. To rub the hands and feet for blood circulation, you can put a wet towel on the forehead and give more drinks. When the baby has a fever, the main thing is not to panic, your child feels your anxiety. Therefore, take it on the handles, calm down and water it with warm tea, or cranberry mors. You can not wrap the baby in a blanket, and always have a place to air a room where the baby is. With the expressive symptoms of "white fever" the child does not need to engage in self-medication, you need to consult a doctor. A timely assistance will help to avoid possible complications and get competent advice from a pediatrician how to deal with high fever, in severe cases, urgent hospitalization may be required.
