What should be the temperature of infants
We are used to hearing that temperaturethe norm for the human body is 36.6 ° C. This indicator is normal for a completely healthy person. If an infection has settled in the body, its internal systems create an environment that prevents the development of harmful microorganisms. This is due to an increase in temperature.
If a child's temperature rises in a dream -This is a reason for contacting a doctor. Photo: Getty Indicator 38.5 ° C is not considered dangerous. He says the presence of the disease, and that the body prevents its spread. Norm ends at a thermometer mark of 39 ° C. In this case, it is necessary to take emergency measures.
Why the temperature rises in a dream
Medicine will highlight a number of reasons why body temperature rises at night:
- Cut or hematoma. An active child during the day may accidentally injure himself. During the day, the infection in the wound will spread, and by the evening it will manifest itself in the form of a temperature surge.
- E. coli or poisoning. The phenomenon is called "deferred effect". The action of a harmful substance that has entered the children's body, manifests itself only after a few hours.
- Bacterial infection. During the period of activity of the baby, the infection almost does not make itself felt and is activated only in the evening.
- Viral infection. In the beginning of the flu and acute respiratory infections there is a property not to disturb during the day, and by night to pour out not only into the temperature, but also into a cold, sore throat and other manifestations.
- Some childhood diseases that increase their effect by night.
There is no universal treatment. It is not necessary to determine without a doctor what illness struck the child. You need to seek help from a doctor to identify the disease and begin treatment.
What to do: shoot down or not
If the temperature of the baby is below 38.5 ° C, tryreduce it is not necessary. Watch the child carefully and create comfortable conditions for it. 39 ° С is a reason to give a febrifuge and to provide the baby with enhanced care. Slightly elevated temperature - no reason to worry. It can rise for a variety of reasons. All of them are easily eliminated if you act correctly. The deviation from the norm begins at a thermometer mark of 39 ° C. In any case, you should consult with a pediatrician.
