Bila baca mak Haqq kate Haqq demam, harini wazif plak demam....amik temperature mlm td dah 37.5, pagi tadi pun 37.6...risau betul...mlm td dia x lean tido coz he got flu...
Mami baca article pasal flu di
http://www.babycentre.com/. and found this as a guidelines:
How can I tell whether my baby has a fever?
Kiss or touch your baby's forehead. If you think he feels hotter than normal, you're probably right.
A fever is usually a sign that the body is waging a war against infection. Taking your baby's temperature can confirm your suspicions and help you and your child's doctor figure out the best way to get your baby back on the road to health.
Most doctors — and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — agree that a
normal body temperature for a healthy baby is between 97 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (36 to 38 degrees Celsius). If your baby's rectal temperature is above this range, he has a fever.
When should I call the doctor?
You're the best judge of whether your baby is really ill, so call if you're worried, no matter what his temperature is.
A temperature reading isn't the only indication of whether a fever is serious. Your baby's age is a factor (fever is more serious in babies under 3 months), as is his behavior (a high fever that doesn't stop him from playing and feeding normally may not be cause for alarm).
Keep in mind that everyone's temperature rises in the late afternoon and early evening and falls between midnight and early morning. The natural cycle of our internal thermostat explains why doctors get most of their phone calls about fever in the late afternoon and early evening.
Ask your baby's doctor when she'd like you to call if your baby has a fever. Common guidelines are:
• If your baby is less than 3 months old and has a temperature of 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) or higher, call the doctor immediately. A baby this young needs to be checked for serious infection or disease.
• For a baby between 3 and 6 months old, call if his temperature reaches 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C) or higher.
• If your baby is 6 months or older, call if his fever reaches 103 degrees F (39.4 degrees C) or higher.
When you call, the doctor will probably ask you about other symptoms. The most important thing is how your baby looks and acts — if he has lost his appetite, has little energy, is noticeably pale or flushed, or is extremely irritable and can't be consoled, or if you notice other changes in his behavior and appearance.
Be sure to mention other symptoms, too, such as a cough, signs of ear pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. These can help the doctor make a diagnosis. She will then tell you how to care for your baby and whether you need to come into the office.
Be on the lookout for any of the following symptoms, which could indicate a more serious problem when coupled with a fever:
• Your baby has small, purple-red spots on his skin that don't turn white or paler when you press on them, or he has large purple blotches. Both of these can signal a very serious bacterial infection.
• Your baby is having difficulty breathing (working harder to breathe or breathing faster than usual) even after you clear his nose with a bulb syringe. This could indicate pneumonia or bronchiolitis.
What will the doctor do?
If your baby is
under 3 months old, your doctor will probably ask you to bring him in so he can be examined. She may tell you
not to give your baby any fever-reducing medicine until after she has taken an accurate temperature reading.
If your baby is
3 months or older and has no other symptoms that suggest a serious illness, your doctor may advise giving him
children's acetaminophen (or ibuprofen, if your baby is at least 6 months old) to bring down the fever. If his temperature isn't lower within an hour, ask your doctor whether you should switch to a different medication — ibuprofen if you've been giving acetaminophen, for example.
Unless your baby is less than 3 months old, your doctor will probably tell you that if your baby is reasonably alert, taking fluids, and has a temperature that you've been able to keep below 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C) with the recommended dosage of acetaminophen or ibuprofen, you can wait 24 hours before bringing him in. Because fever is often the first symptom of an illness, a doctor may not find anything significant if your baby is examined too early.
No matter how old your baby is, if he has symptoms that suggest a serious illness or infection, the doctor will instruct you to bring him in to be evaluated, either to her office (if you call during working hours) or to an emergency room.
If fever is a defense against infection, is it really a good idea to try to bring it down?
Since fever is part of the body's defense against bacteria and viruses, some researchers suggest that the body may fight infections more effectively when its temperature is elevated. (Bacteria and viruses prefer an environment that's around 98.6 degrees F, or 37 degrees C.) A fever also tells the body to make more white blood cells and antibodies to fight the infection.
On the other hand, if your baby's temperature is too high, he'll be too uncomfortable to eat, drink, or sleep, and that will make it harder for him to get better.
If your little one's fever isn't affecting his behavior, you don't need to give him anything to lower it. Offer him plenty of breast milk or formula to prevent dehydration, and don't overdress him or bundle him up when he's sleeping.
If your baby's body temperature is higher than normal because of extra clothes or a scorching day, help him cool down by taking off a few of his layers and letting him rest or play quietly in a cool spot.
Which fever-reducing medicines are safe for my baby?
If your doctor says it's okay, you can use infant acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring down your baby's temperature. (Ibuprofen is not recommended for babies under 6 months.)
Be very careful when administering medicine to your baby. His weight will determine the right dose. Always use the measuring device that comes with the medicine or an oral syringe to give your baby exactly the right amount.
Don't give any fever-reducing medicine more often than is recommended. The directions will probably say that you can give acetaminophen every four hours and ibuprofen every six hours.
Never give your baby aspirin. Aspirin can make a child more susceptible to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disorder.
A final word of caution: Most doctors don't recommend over-the-counter cough and cold preparations for babies, but if your baby is taking a prescription remedy, talk with the doctor before giving your baby any other medicine, like
ibuprofen or
acetaminophen. Cough and cold remedies may already contain these products, so you risk giving your baby too much medicine.
Are there other ways to bring my baby's fever down?
You can try to lower your baby's fever by sponging him down with lukewarm (not cold) water or giving him a lukewarm bath.
Never try to reduce a fever by sponging down your baby with rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol can be absorbed into your baby's bloodstream through the skin. It can also cool him too quickly, which can actually raise his temperature.
What should I do if my child has a seizure from his high fever?
Fevers can sometimes cause febrile seizures in babies and young children. A child having this type of seizure may roll his eyes, drool, or vomit. His limbs may become stiff and his body may twitch or jerk. In most cases, the seizures are harmless, but that doesn't make it any less terrifying if your baby's having one
Why does my baby's fever keep coming back?
Fever-reducing medicines bring down body temperature temporarily. They don't affect the bug that's producing the infection, so your baby may run a fever until his body is clear of the infection. This can take at least two or three days.
Some infections, such as influenza (the flu), can last five to seven days. If your baby has been treated with antibiotics to fight a bacterial infection, it may take 48 hours for his temperature to fall.
My baby has a fever and no other symptoms. What's wrong?
When a baby has a fever that isn't accompanied by a runny nose, a cough, vomiting, or diarrhea, figuring out what's wrong can be difficult.
There are many viral infections that can cause a fever without any other symptoms. Some, such as roseola, cause three days of very high fever followed by a light pink rash on the trunk.
More serious infections, such as meningitis, urinary tract infections, or bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream), may also trigger a high fever without any other specific symptoms. If your baby has a high fever and no other symptoms, call the doctor.
This article really help me much when i'm taking care of Wazif...but although i've d guidelines still need to bring him to see his paediatrician.
