When a child has a fever and a headache, it should be borne in mind that this does not necessarily accompany exclusively colds. Insure, consultation of a pediatrician in these cases is very desirable! You yourself will not be diagnosed?
It's good to call a doctor at home. In this article, we'll talk about what to do at home, if the child's fever is combined with a headache.
CONTENTS
Why the child has a headache and a fever: the causes of
Headache and fever in children can talk about flu, cold or other seasonal illness. I believe that at home the source of the disease can be defined simply. But there are also disputable situations when it is better to turn to a local doctor for a pediatrician who, having an unquestionable practical experience, will accurately diagnose and prescribe adequate treatment.
How to behave to parents at home when the child has a high temperature of 38-39 degrees and does not have a headache against colds?
Of course, please contact your local pediatrician, call him at home. After all, the pain in the head can be the result of a variety of diseases and completely remove the pain can only be after the cause of the disease. Especially be alert when the headache is combined with a fever in a child under one year.
Consider the possible causes of headache and increased body temperature:
- Inflammation of the maxillary sinuses - sinusitis .If the above-mentioned diseases runny nose is not treated, it can develop sinusitis. The obstruction of the nasal sinuses interferes with full-fledged gas exchange, and severe headache is a given symptom. Sinusitis differs from the usual cold due to secretions of thick mucus of yellow-green color. Therefore, the child has a headache and fever.
- Influenza and acute respiratory viral infection .It is accompanied by symptoms: general aches in the body, weakness, body temperature rises above 37 degrees. Later, the discomfort and soreness of the throat, the upper part of the thorax - bronchi and runny nose, are added.
- Intoxication of .If the signs and symptoms are attached to a high temperature and pain in the head: chills, nausea with vomiting - perhaps, this is an intoxication of the body. If the child repeatedly repeated vomiting, put it on his side so that breathing becomes free. If he loses consciousness - a very serious symptom! Urgently address in hospital. With signs of dehydration, let the child inside drink more fluids.
- Meningitis is a formidable disease that masquerades as an acute respiratory viral infection( ARVI).The urgent placement of the child in the hospital of the infectious disease department is shown! This disease is accompanied by a wild headache, intoxication, the appearance of a rash on the body, painful sensations in the neck and back. The patient lies on his side, his neck and head convulsions pull back, he arches. Any delay is death.
- Common Diseases .When a child has a headache and a high temperature, usually these are the effects of various infections and inflammatory diseases, for example, pneumonia( pneumonia) or tonsillitis( tonsillitis).In this case, the symptoms will disappear with complex treatment( appoint a doctor, call him at home), taking antibiotics, antipyretic drugs, analgesics.
- Tumor .This disease is difficult to recognize. It happens that the child has a temperature of 38 and a headache lasts more than one month. Against the background of a headache, the child's appetite disappears, the head turns, weight is lost, there is a weakness in all members. With these symptoms you need to contact the pediatrician as soon as possible, who will send for consultation and examination to the oncologist.
- Thermoreurosis .We know that thermoregulation in the body is carried out in the center of the medulla oblongata - the hypothalamus. With normal physiological functioning of organs and their systems in the body, the human body temperature does not exceed 37 degrees. In cases of violation of the center of thermoregulation, thermoneurosis is possible. Then the head is very sore, and the temperature indicator rises to 38 degrees. This condition can last more than two weeks. Address to the hospital to a specialist for medical examination and treatment. With thermoneurosis, the neurologist knows what to do. Helps observe the regime of the day, tempering the body and much more.
Summarizing all of the above, in the end, if the temperature rises to 39 or more degrees, is also accompanied by a headache( or maybe not), call an ambulance. Most often, the reason lies in the catarrhal tonsillitis( acute tonsillitis) in children. At first, looking at the neck of the child, this can not even be noticed!
What if my child has a headache and fever?
When the cause is known, the child's condition does not pose a threat to him, you can try to apply the actions at home to facilitate the condition.
How to take off heat and a headache at home know everything. It is enough to give the child a pill " Nurofen " or " Paracetamol ", this will save the child from a headache, will bring down the temperature. Although you must understand that high temperature is a natural mechanism for fighting viruses and bacteria, it is the work of the immune system. Doctors-pediatricians do not recommend to bring down the temperature to reach the level of 38 degrees.
If the child has a temperature of 37 and his head hurts, the indicator is not critical. You can cope with one cool compress applied to the forehead. Soak a piece of gauze in plain water - attach to the forehead, the condition will be relieved.
Previously, 6% vinegar was used for wiping and compressing. Now it is not recommended for use because of its negative effect on the urinary system.
Instead, ethyl alcohol( such a solution that burns) is used to reduce the heat. They wipe the skin of the body, and due to evaporation, it enhances heat transfer and knocks down the temperature. The method is used at a very high temperature of 39.5, 40 degrees. When there is no other choice.
As you understand, with increased body temperature, everything is done to make the body lose heat. In addition, the child is given a plentiful drink( the best option is mineral still water), in the room the air must be cool( temperature indicators are 16-18 degrees).The child is given peace, quiet, and bed rest.
What not to do at a temperature in children
Do not wrap a child in several blankets. Warming prevents the body from cooling.
Do not use temperature increasing agents: staging mustard plasters, alcohol compresses, taking a hot bath, using a blanket with electric heating.
Some believe that cooling the body by rubbing it with alcohol or strong vodka( so that the alcohol solution burns) can be dangerous. Alcohol causes a strong cooling of the skin, and such a sharp change in temperature can harm the body. But in some cases, when the temperature is high at 40 degrees, there is no choice. It is necessary to apply a remedy.
Temperature 38 and headache in a child's child may be a common cold, or maybe not. Therefore, call the doctor at home. Children are more vulnerable than adults.
Related Videos
Lowering the temperature of a child
On the video channel "Babyblog TV".
Remember: we lower the temperature of a child only if it is above 38-38.5 degrees. What needs to be done? First of all, strip the baby. Leave on it only a diaper or panties and socks. Moreover, a disposable diaper delays heat and aggravates the child's overheating.
Why does the child often have a headache? Dr. Komarovsky
Project Health
Headaches are familiar to everyone. Even children are susceptible to this disease. What could be the cause of a frequent headache in a child? What can regularly cause this problem?
Responds to a children's doctor of the highest category Eugene Komarovsky.
