According to dr H Hindra Irawan Satari SpA (K), M.Trop.Paed, does not need too
worrying because fever is not dangerous, unless the body temperature reached 39 --
40 º Celsius. However, the special children and babies, increased temperature alone can be a little symptomatic of serious infection.
According to Satari, a fever should not always revealed. Because when the temperature is lowered, thus will be more difficult to find the cause. Satari add, lower body temperature immediately it can disrupt the body's defense. In addition, the virus that cause the flu and the infection of breath can work more active when the temperature cold body.
Definition of fever
When the small body temperature reached 38 degrees Celsius, it can be said to the
fever. Depending on the cause of the fever, usually arise will also symptoms
Additional as follows:
Sweat
Wobble
Headache
Pain in the joints
Decreased appetite
Dehydration
Weak
When the temperature reaches 39-40 º Celsius can cause halusinasi, confused, and fussy convulsions.
Causes fever
According to Satari, there are many things that can cause fever. First, fever
can occur as a response to virus infections. Second, the fever can also occur if the body heat, sun, for example due tersengat. Serious diseases such as cancer, the side effects of drugs such as antibiotics and drugs convulsions and several immunization
given to the infants and children also can cause fever identified.
Sometimes, the causes of fever can not be found. However, when the body temperature
small reach 39 º C and has been held in that time period long enough (more than 3 weeks) but doctors can not find the cause, although inspection is complete, Satari mention the circumstances as the Fever unknown origin. "Although difficult, usually causes fever can be found and treated," Satari said.
When Must Visiting Doctor?
Not all of the conditions require special handling from the doctor. However, Japan
visit the doctor if your baby shows symptoms of the following:
Chances are less than 2 months and the temperature rektalnya more than 39 º C
Conversely, temperatures are actually below normal temperature Fever and fussy without a clear reason, sleep continuously and do not give
response to stimulation provided
Convulsions
Satari add, increase body temperature in some children aged under 5
years can cause convulsions. Although worrisome, saying Satari, convulsions
fever does not have effect in the future. Although generally can strain
stop by itself, but if I had cramps, you can
deal with:
Couch
Remove sharp objects from a small
Breathable relaxing Developing a small shunt from the impact When I experienced convulsions more than 10 minutes to contact a doctor at once. To
facilitate the doctor, when I try to note the stark part of the body which first experienced convulsions.
First Help
When a fever, body fluids shortages, therefore, give drink adequate on the small.
Temperature <38 º C medicine is not necessary. As an alternative, try to put on clothes thin and comfortable on the small. When I sleep, use a thin blanket.
Temperatures between 38-39 º C
You can give acetaminophen / paracetamol or ibuprofen on the small.
However, do not give in too many kinds of drugs because they can
cause interference in the kidney and can cause the summer due to the
fatal. Avoid increasing the dose, albeit a small hot yet also down
Temperature> 39 º C
Give acetaminophen / paracetamol or ibuprofen on the small. Giving compress
very warm also recommended approximately 5-10 minutes after the drugs, so drugs
can continue the effect. If a small wobble in the bath, immediately
drain the body and wait. Chatter actually increase body temperature because
muscle movement generates heat. Immediately contact a doctor if the fever remains high and body to cramp more than 5 minutes.