Low body temperature in a child

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Body Temperature – this is an indicator of the normal functioning of the body. Fever in a child – it is an alarming symptom for all parents. It is well known that this is a sign the inflammatory process. But what if the kid on the contrary, the thermometer shows a low value? Whether to seek medical help or you can handle the problem yourself?

Low body temperature in a child or hypothermia, often occurs when he was born prematurely. This is due to poorly formed a heat exchange system and, in fact, does not carry any harm to children. Premature babies placed in special chamber where the temperature is maintained close to in utero. After discharge, these kids wear warmer and, as a rule, soon reduced temperature in infants is close to the norm.

Newborns, born at term, in the first hours after birth may also be a slight hypothermia. This is a normal reaction of the organism to the changing environment. Baby, usually independently cope with this problem in a few hours (some may require more time). Body contact of mother and child, breastfeeding helps to warm and low temperature in infants is close to the norm.

Low body temperature in a child may appear in 2-3 years, often accompanied by drowsiness, lethargy and apathy. Often the temperature decrease is observed after diseases. If the child is not sick, the cause of hypothermia may be a weakening of the immune system.

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Low body temperature in a child can be one of the symptoms of impaired thyroid function, diseases of the brain, low hemoglobin. However, based only on this symptom to make the conclusion impossible. It is necessary to conduct a full examination.

There were cases lowering the temperature after taking some drugs, one of which is popular Anaferon.

In addition, a violation of thermoregulation can carry hereditary. If the parents suffered from hypothermia, most likely, the child also will be reduced the temperature.

As the most common cause of hypothermia is a weakened immune system, doctors advise the child's temper. A great way to strengthen the immune system is swimming. Also the child needs to eat right. Parents should enter in the daily diet of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Pediatricians recommend taking a multivitamin, if the child is suffering from hypothermia.

At low temperatures do not get too wrapped baby. Enough to keep warm feet, but if an infant – he can wear a hat, even at home.

It is Important not SuperCool and not to overheat children – this may lead to the violation of thermoregulation, and as a result, you may receive a lower body temperature. It is not necessary to walk on the street, if low body temperature in a child.

Sometimes the temperature falls during and after sleep – this is normal and to worry in such cases is not necessary. In any case it is impossible to make all sorts of rubbing and to self-medicate. Baby a low fever can last for several days, and then return to normal without any harm to your health.

However, if hypothermia persists more than three or four days, you should contact your pediatrician, and visit professionals such as immunologist and endocrinologist. The qualitative survey will help to identify the most likely causes of disorders of thermoregulation of the body, and the specialist will give advice and tips on caring for a child suffering from hypothermia.


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