It often happens that after eliminating all the symptomsillness, the child has a temperature of 37. At the same time, it can last for weeks. Doctors call this condition subfebrile (unreasonable).
As a rule, the baby is notcomplains, he has no runny nose and cough, nothing hurts. However, the temperature holds 37 and does not fall. For a long enough period, it was believed that its cause is a chronic infection. However, today experts associate this phenomenon with a disorder of the function of the central nervous system.
This kind of state, scientists have identified inas a special thermoneurosis affecting the nervous system as a result of mental, physical trauma, previous infection, general overwork or overstrain.
If the temperature is 37-38 degreesa child for more than two weeks, and it cannot be reduced either by paracetamol or other antipyretic drugs, while there is no deviation in the general blood test, the child does not lose weight, changes in his pulse rate do not depend on the temperature level, then there is an “independent” subfebrile condition. At the same time, the conducted examinations do not reveal any other diseases (thyrotoxicosis, infective endocarditis, rheumatism, etc.).
When measuring the temperature of the baby mustmake sure that his armpit is dry. Thermometer should be kept for at least ten minutes. Doctors recommend using a modern electronic thermometer. At the same time, it is worth checking the correctness of the readings, measuring the temperature with another thermometer.
Why does the temperature 37 not fall?
This persistent increase is due to the characteristicsfunctioning thermostatic zones in the brain. Normal temperature suggests that in the body between the heat transfer and heat generation equilibrium is established. In other words, the amount of heat that is released per day should be approximately equal to the amount of heat produced. However, some children have a heat retention in the body.
Often the temperature of 37 is the result of disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system.
As observations show, children sufferinglow-grade fever, have similar psychological characteristics. As a rule, they are closed, unsociable, easily irritated, suspicious. It is worth noting that their condition does not improve against the background of anxiety of adults, who are looking at the thermometer readings every evening.
Long subfebrile does not have anyspecific symptoms. In young children, appetite disorder and irritability may occur. At an older age, there is a weakness, headache, increased sweating. However, as a rule, the persistent temperature of 37 does not cause serious discomfort to the child. Parents often detect it completely by chance, continuing to measure after eliminating a cold.
Treat subfebrile should be necessary. According to experts, this condition is stressful for the body of the child, undermining his immune system.
Treatment should be based on the elimination of functional disorders of the central nervous system that provoked disorders of heat transfer.
To eliminate the condition, acupuncture is prescribed. The standard course includes twelve to fifteen procedures.
In some cases, the doctor may prescribe medication.
However, the prerequisite for stabilizationThe state of the child is the correct mode of the day. At the same time, one should not limit attendance at school, no need to transfer a child to home schooling. In addition, there is no need to exempt him from physical education. Teachers should be warned that the child has such a state, and he can get tired more quickly, unlike his peers. Be sure to harden the baby.
