Myths and legends of Fever in Infants
It is always a concern that a baby this high body temperature because it is an indicator that something is not right.
However, fever should not be seen as the bad guy, quite the contrary, it is a sign that the body is reacting to the presence of a strange virus.
It’s hard to know what bothers the baby when it cries inconsolably or when appetite for no reason. They, unlike adults, can not tell you exactly what hurts the stomach, head, or feel cold. Crying may be a warning sign but the fever will always tell you something is wrong.
There are many ways to know if the baby has a fever, the most common methods is taking the temperature in the mouth, under the armpit or through the rectum with a thermometer made of mercury (the most accurate). If it exceeds 38 degrees Celsius you should call the doctor treating the child because it could convulse if the fever is over 40 degrees Celsius.
Fever, therefore, is a natural reaction of the organism to an infectious process, which can be caused by a cold, indigestion, ear problem, or perhaps because the baby was several hours exposed to sunlight and suffer from heat stroke feverish.
Here are some tips for lowering home body temperature of the creature:
– It is not good coat very much because heat produces fever and sweating.
– Give to drink plenty of fluids during the day.
– If your baby has decreased appetite with meals do not push, let alone if they are made based on red meat because your metabolism will work twice.
– Take a warm bath, not to exceed 15 minutes.
– The comprehensive wipes or cold water placed on the forehead or stomach helps lower the fever.
– It is better to consult a doctor before self-treat the child.
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