Temperature in a child without symptoms

The high temperature of a child is a common occurrence that absolutely all parents face. As a rule, the arisen fever is accompanied by pain in the throat, coughing, rashes and other manifestations of concomitant illness.

But when the child has a fever without a cause, it is not easy for parents to understand what needs to be done.

In order not to harm a loved one in a panic, you need to understand why it can arise.

Causes of high fever without symptoms

1. Erection of infant teeth is one of the possible causes of high fever without signs of disease. It occurs in children up to 3 years. The heat can persist for up to 3 days, but not more than 38 ° C.
2. Overheating . A stuffy room, scorching sun or a lot of extra clothes can lead to overheating. Children under 1 year of age suffer from overheating due to imperfect thermoregulation.
3. Allergic reaction of the body . The use of certain foods or medicines by the child can also cause a temperature jump in the child without symptoms.
4. Infections . Certain infections of viral and bacterial origin may lead to an increase in the indicator on the thermometer. Therefore, in order not to miss the lurking ailment, it is important to undergo research in the clinic (to do basic clinical tests).
5. The response to vaccination is another reason for fever without symptoms. As a rule, during the day, the vaccination can give a temperature jump up to 38 ° C.
6. Stress . A rise in temperature without apparent causes often provokes climate change, considerable physical and emotional stress.

A fever without a cause is not a disease by itself. Heat is the natural response of the body to an ailment that triggers self-healing mechanisms. It is very important not to hinder this process. The temperature without signs of illness is not dangerous, but it can be a harbinger of a future disease. It is important to understand and identify what caused the high temperature without symptoms in the child.

How can I help my child without drugs?

1. Cool air in the room (not above 20 ° С) and relative humidity from 50 to 70%. This will reduce overheating and reduce the temperature.
2. Light clothing, preferably cotton. There must be a stock of clothes so that you can replace it because of increased sweating. Do not wrap the baby, but dress for his well-being.
3. Abundant drink is one of the fundamental elements of recovery for a child with a high fever without symptoms. Water will remove toxins from the body and reduce heat. A positive result will be even stronger if the child drinks decoctions of medicinal plants (linden, chamomile, dog rose, etc.), compotes from dried fruits, juices, fruit drinks.
4. Food. Only on demand, without violence. Abandonment of food helps to save energy to fight the disease.
5. Peace. Put it on the bed. Look with your child favorite cartoons, read a fairy tale or tell a fascinating story.

So, the temperature without a cause in a child is not a reason for parents' panic. With many childhood diseases it is quite possible to cope at home. You just need to watch your favorite child.

At high temperatures it is impossible:

• knock it down if the figure is below 38.5 ° C;
• to put child in;
• apply physical methods of cooling (cold wipes, compresses with vinegar and alcohol, cold showers);
• Unacceptable hot, dry air;
• to force is.

Antipyretics that can be given to a child

If the child has a fever without symptoms of malaise above 38.5 ° C, you can try to knock it down yourself with the help of antipyretic drugs - Ibuprofen or Paracetamol . These drugs have different commercial names and are available in the form of tablets, suppositories, syrup.

But there are situations when self-medication can be very dangerous.

• without symptoms it lasts more than 3 days;
• It did not reach the norm even on the fourth day;
• 38 ° С - for children up to 3 months and 39 ° С - for children up to 3 years;
• does not fall, although 40 min. back the child took an antipyretic.

Did your treatment help, and the child feels much better? Still, visit your doctor. Do not forget that the temperature of a child without symptoms can be a sign of a future illness.

Pay maximum attention to your child. Often a child needs only a little more care for your recovery and love. And soon the joyful laughter of a healthy and mischievous child will fill your home again.