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 an absolutely 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 what causes the increase in temperature.
If a child's temperature rises during sleep- this is a reason to see a doctor. Photo: GettyA reading of 38.5 ° C is not considered dangerous. It indicates the presence of a disease and that the body is preventing its spread. The norm ends at the thermometer mark of 39 ° C. In this case, it is necessary to take emergency measures.
Why the temperature rises in a dream
Medicine identifies 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 "delayed effect". The effect of a harmful substance that has entered a child's body manifests itself only after several 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. You should not determine without a doctor what disease has affected 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 baby's temperature is below 38.5 °C,there is no need to try to lower it. Carefully observe the child and create comfortable conditions for him. 39 ° C is a reason to give an antipyretic and provide the baby with enhanced care. A slightly elevated temperature is not a reason to worry. It can rise for a number of reasons. All of them are easily eliminated if you act wisely. Deviation from the norm begins at the thermometer mark of 39 ° C. In any case, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician.
