Weather changes often lowers child's immune system . As a result , various germs more easily infect and cause the child pain . One symptom of infection is that the child's body temperature increases .
Increased body temperature known as fever . Although faced with the need not panic , there are some conditions that require the attention of parents when their children fever . This is due to the child's body more susceptible to various infections than adults .
" When the fever , other infections more easily . Infections usually cause symptoms that should concern parents , " says pediatrician , Dr. Frieda Handy SpA , of RSIA Evasari , on Saturday ( 09/14/2013 ) in Jakarta .
Frieda confirms , there are some conditions that warrant concern by the parents when the child had a fever .
1 . Fever accompanied by convulsions
This condition is commonly afflict children aged 3 months to 5 years . Short duration may seizures by more than 15 minutes . Seizures can occur in one or more limbs at once .
When seizures , oxygen supply to the brain is reduced . As a result , any damage that interfere with brain function . Long and recurrent febrile seizures can cause intelligence or behavioral disorders .
2 . Fever accompanied by vomiting , diarrhea , or dizzinessIncreased body temperature known as fever . Although faced with the need not panic , there are some conditions that require the attention of parents when their children fever . This is due to the child's body more susceptible to various infections than adults .
" When the fever , other infections more easily . Infections usually cause symptoms that should concern parents , " says pediatrician , Dr. Frieda Handy SpA , of RSIA Evasari , on Saturday ( 09/14/2013 ) in Jakarta .
Frieda confirms , there are some conditions that warrant concern by the parents when the child had a fever .
1 . Fever accompanied by convulsions
This condition is commonly afflict children aged 3 months to 5 years . Short duration may seizures by more than 15 minutes . Seizures can occur in one or more limbs at once .
When seizures , oxygen supply to the brain is reduced . As a result , any damage that interfere with brain function . Long and recurrent febrile seizures can cause intelligence or behavioral disorders .
Vomiting or diarrhea up to 3-4 times a day will cause dehydration child . This condition would endanger the health and development of children .
" If the child is very weak , you should immediately take it to the doctor . Feared that children suffering from serious illnesses such as gastrointestinal infections or pneumonia , " said Frieda .
3 . Fever with a stiff neck
This phenomenon is characterized children who are not able to lift his neck during a fever . Parents should be wary if the child has these symptoms .
" It is feared that the child has meningitis . Having said that, as soon as the child is taken to the doctor , " said Frieda .
4 . Fever until the temperature is 38.5 degrees celsius at the age of 3 months
" Parents should be wary when a new child is 3 months old , but his fever reached 38.5 degrees Celsius . Feared that children exposed to inflammation of the lining of the lungs or the brain , " said Frieda .
Growing concerns when the round consists of an adult child , who could potentially carry a variety of germs . Child's immune system is decreased facilitate transmission of infection from adults .
In addition , Frieda also advised parents immediately alert when the fever has lasted two days without improvement .
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