If the child has a high temperature and the legs and hands are cold: reasons, advice
High temperature is an indicator of the normal functioning of the body when viral microbes enter it, thus, a defense mechanism is triggered. For the death of viral infections, it should not be knocked down immediately, this contributes to the formation of healthy immunity in the future. But if the child has a high fever, and the legs and hands are cold, then the immune system and thermoregulation have been disturbed. This condition is called – hyperthermia, popularly called “white fever” and assistance to the baby should be immediate.
A disturbance in the work of the vascular and immune systems can cause a malfunction of the physiological process in the body. In such a situation, blood rushes to the main internal organs, its viscosity increases, and circulation slows down. The vessels of the legs and arms are covered with spasms, which leads to disturbances in heat exchange, and even convulsions are possible.
If the child has a high temperature and the legs and hands are cold, this is a violation of the immune system and heat transfer in the body.
Distinctive symptoms of “white fever” from the usual fever:
- severe chills, accompanied by trembling in the limbs;
- pallor of the skin;
- cold arms and legs;
- there is a marble shade on the lips, palms;
- cardiopalmus;
- lethargy, weakness, restlessness;
- frequent, heavy breathing.
For babies, a feverish state at a high temperature is very dangerous, since the baby’s thermoregulation system has not yet been formed, therefore, it is impossible to predict how the body will react to an infection. If a baby’s temperature increase is accompanied by chills, cold extremities, an ambulance should be called immediately.
Before the arrival of the doctor, the child must be provided with first aid in order to alleviate his condition. At high temperatures, children are first given to relieve spasm “No-shpu”, this promotes vasodilation and the establishment of natural sweating. Then you can give antipyretic drugs “Paracetamol”, “Nurofen”, following the strict dosage according to the instructions. Rub hands and feet for blood circulation, you can put a damp towel on your forehead and give more drink.
When the baby has a high temperature, the main thing is not to panic, the child feels your anxiety. Therefore, take it on handles, calm it down and give it warm tea, or cranberry juice. You cannot wrap the child with a blanket, and the room where the baby is located must be ventilated.
With expressive symptoms of “white fever” in a child, you should not self-medicate, you should definitely consult a doctor. Timely assistance will help to avoid possible complications and get competent advice from a pediatrician on how to deal with high fever; in severe cases, urgent hospitalization may be required.