Fever & Mild Pain

Fever & Mild Pain

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Definition

Mild fever and discomfort are symptoms of other conditions.  Fever is an increase of normal body temperature.  An infant or child is considered to have a fever when his temperature is higher than 100  F when taken under the arm or in the mouth.

Cause

The reason for fever varies.  Most fevers are the result of infections, with 90% being due to viruses.  Some fever and discomfort may be the result of immunization reactions.

Treatment

All infants under three months of age, except those who have just been immunized, should be seen by a doctor if the temperature is above 100  F. All children whose temperature remains elevated despite measures to reduce it for a period of more than 24 hours should be seen by a doctor. Children with the following symptoms may have a serious illness and should be seen by a doctor:        Not wanting to drink anything        Sleeping all the time, even when the fever goes down        Being fussy and irritable, not wanting to be touched or held        Trouble breathing, choking on bottle        Temperature of 102  F  in any age child        Abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea        Pulling at ears        Sores in the mouth        Rash        Seizure (convulsion) Dress the child lightly. Give extra liquids, such as water and juices. Learn how to take a temperature under the arm in infants, or in the mouth or under the arm for older children.  Learn the symptoms which may develop indicating a worsening condition that requires further evaluation. Take the child's temperature before giving medication whenever possible in order to accurately monitor the fever. Medications for fever should be used with caution because they may hide the true picture of what is wrong with the child and may cause several undesirable side effects.  ASPIRIN SHOULD NEVER BE GIVEN BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE REYE SYNDROME.  Reye Syndrome is a serious disorder of the brain and liver.  Acetaminophen (Anacin, Liquiprin, Panadol, Tempra, Tylenol) or Ibuprofen should be given instead.

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Over-the-counter and commonly used medicines containing Aspirin

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