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Fever (a high temperature) is common in children. Fever is a normal response to many illnesses, the most common being an infection in the body. Fever itself is usually not harmful – in fact, it helps the body’s immune system fight off infection.
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The evidence suggests the focus of management of the child with fever should be on relieving discomfort, avoiding dehydration, and observing the child for signs of serious illness, such as difficulty breathing, rash, decreased urination, and diarrhea or blood in the stool (Crocetti & Serwint, 2005).
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Some children feel fine when they have a fever. However, most will have symptoms of the illness that is causing the fever. Your child may have an earache, a sore throat, a rash, or a stomachache. These signs can provide important clues as to the cause of the fever. When to call the doctor
Apr 10, 2021 · Fever in children is one of the most common reasons for parents or caregivers to seek medical attention for their child [ 13, 14 ]. Although fever is often a presenting symptom of a self-limiting viral infection, it is also associated with serious viral, bacterial and parasitic infections.
- Robin J. Green, David Webb, Prakash Mohan Jeena, Mike Wells, Nadia Butt, Jimmy Mapenzi Hangoma, Raja...
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- Afr J Emerg Med. 2021 Jun; 11(2): 283-296.
A child may: • Look flushed and feel hot (their hands and feet may feel cool) • Feel miserable and tired (they may want to sleep more) • Breathe quicker and/or their heartbeat is fast or ‘pounding’. • Not want to eat. • These symptoms are all due to the fever and will re-solve when your child’s temperature returns to normal.
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sleep problem. What causes sleep disorders in children? The cause of sleep disorders is not always clear and sometimes more than one reason is thought to be a factor. Some sleep dis-orders are considered developmental. For example, nighttime settling issues are common in infants and toddlers, while sleep terrors and sleep walking are
Sleep Hygiene for Children Preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) generally need between 10-13 hours of sleep per night, and school-age children (ages 6-13 years) need between 9-11 hours of sleep per night. 1. Stick to the same bedtime and wake time every day, even on weekends. Children sleep better when they have the same bedtime and wake time every day.
