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Call your doctor if your child has a higher temperature of 102 degrees and not responding to medication or treatment. Because babies are at higher risk for complications, it is always advisable to consult your child’s doctor if your child younger than 12 months has a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. What causes fever? In most cases a fever is caused by disease or an underlying infection. When the immune system fight infection, generates heat, which results in an increase in body temperature. In addition, the hypothalamus (which acts as the thermostat of the body) increases the baseline temperature of the body. This elevated body temperature assists the immune system in ridding the body of the disease such as viruses and bacteria that thrive in cooler environments and can withstand high temperature.

The causes of fever can occur in children with since common teething and a bout of flu, to more serious conditions such as pneumonia, glandular fever, sunburn and heat stroke. They may even occur as a result of certain medications including some antibiotics, blood pressure medications, antidepressants and anti-convulsive drugs. It is therefore always important to monitor a fever and seek medical attention if you increase quickly, or continues, to reach a correct diagnosis. Help Treat a fever fever depend on the underlying cause as well as the severity of the fever. Some health care providers are trying to lose against mild fevers as this interferes with the natural response of the immune system to combat viruses and bacteria. However, caution should be taken always to treat children where they are potentially dangerous fevers. Conventional Treatment There are a number of commonly used medications to reduce fever.

a hese include acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin. It is important to note that you should never give aspirin to children because it can cause serious side effects including the potentially fatal Reye’s syndrome that causes inflammation of the brain and vomiting. Home Treatment Parents can help manage your child’s temperature using a cool compress and encouraging them to drink plenty of cool fluids. Children can become dehydrated very quickly with fever, so it is advisable to give fluids that contain electrolytes. Another method of lowering a fever is a sponge bath warm, or warm bath. Make sure the water is cold and remove your child from the bath and dry them quickly if they are shaking and trembling body temperature increases. Make sure your child is getting rest. Since fevers are usually the result of an underlying infection, their bodies need more sleep and rest to combat viruses or bacteria that cause it. The fever are related to a natural method of reducing fever in a child gently and effectively without the risks often associated with the medications. The herbal ingredients such as yarrow which have long histories of use in reducing fever and relieving a number of symptoms that often accompany a fever. Another beneficial herb that can be used to help a feverish child helps relieve irritability, anxiety and pain, while promoting sleep. Since a fever is usually caused by an underlying illness or infection is also useful to explore. With a great interest in health and alternative medicine. I believe that natural remedies and alternative therapies have their place in modern medicine. I am confident that an informed person is potentially a more happy and healthy.

The important point to try to remember is that these reactions are perfectly normal and will disappear as you get used to his new lifestyle. For those who go to a company with very different customs and behavioral patterns of their own, the impact of culture shock can be even more pronounced, since you find all your expectations about people and their behavior are not met. The common areas of difference are: the modes of dress, behavior is considered appropriate for men and women, aspects of religious practice, social customs, food and eating habits, the climate. At first, the honeymoon period is likely to feel excited about the new experience of going to another country and is expected to arrive and meet new people and start her career. Very quickly, however, new experiences may begin to overwhelm you and you react to the disturbing emotions that may not be familiar to you.

What was first found exciting now may seem strange, even frightening, and you might wish you were back among the familiar places and people at home. You may not be a sudden mood changes and strong reactions to seemingly trivial events. This is perhaps the most difficult phase for any new teacher, and it is important to try to remember that what you are feeling is normal and will pass. However, if you feel unable to cope, do not try to contact other staff members of the same nationality as yourself with more experience the new environment. Although, objectively, you may not want to find their compatriots, especially if you are trying to avoid speaking their native language in order to learn the language of the host country, to help in this stage to seek their support.