Adam-Marie
my daughter, been running a fever around 102.4 or 103.2 , i been checken her temper to make sure its not getting any higher, got told thats the only way to check is in her butt to get the right temper. when i took the termeter out of her butt i notice their was a little blood on her diaper, i checked her butt their was a little bum, is that normal do i need to worry, or is it that i checked to much, didnt have the thing in her butt that much barly had it in it.. please some answer, tryed to tell my husband he didnt seemed worried. she not complaining, i breast feed too..
Answer
Stop checking her temp & watch her behavior. Fever is a symptom, not part of the illness. It is actually her own body making the fever to FIGHT the infection. If she seems okay, then she IS okay. If she acts lethargic or is weak, extremely pale, etc, THAT is a cause for concern, regardless of what temperature she has....even if her temp seem normal. THOSE are more important things then what the thermometer reads. If she was under 3 months old she should be seen immediately. If she was under a month old she should be at the ER if her temp went above 100.4. Otherwise, she is probably fine & you can just monitor OVERALL symptoms & call the Dr tomorrow if she still seems ill. Take her in if she seems bad in behavior overall.
The highest a fever can go is 107 unless a child has meningitis or encephalitis, which both directly effect the brain. The fever is the brain fighting the infection...so it's not really a "bad" thing really, it is an immune system response. A high fever doesn't mean severe illness & lack of fever or low fever doesn't mean a child is okay. *How* sick a child is can generally be measured by overall symptoms & behavior rather then a number on a thermometer. I have had my child's temp go as high as 103.8 & have him act completely normal & have him act punky when it is only 99 & that isn't even technically a "fever". It is a slightly elevated body temp, but true "fever" doesn't even start until 100.4. When my youngest was severely sick with a stomach bug he ran no temp at all until all the vomiting was done & even then, it was only in the 100+101 range & that was for one day. The point is, you don't need to treat a "fever" - you treat symptoms. If the child has pain & tylenol or motrin helps relieve it, then do that. If they seem okay, leave it be - it actually helps to fight off the infection to leave a fever alone.
Here is a quote & a link to an article that explains it more"
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''The only time fever is associated with brain damage is when it's from an external source such as heat stroke from being locked in a car on a hot day,'' Dr. Brown said. ''Intrinsic fever is not associated with brain damage.''
Not treating a fever may actually help a child get rid of an infection sooner, according to several studies. Having a high temperature is part of the body's defense mechanism, making the body an unfriendly host to the virus or bacteria.
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From here: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/23/healthâ¦
and this:
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In fact, fever does not harm the brain or the body, though it does increase the need for fluids. And even untreated, fevers rarely rise higher than 104 or 105 degrees. ****
from here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/11/healthâ¦
and this:
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"Fever decreases the ability of viruses and bacteria to reproduce," Sullivan said. "It causes white blood cells to increase and fight infection. It may shorten the duration of the illness."
Parents and caregivers may think it's important to get a child's temperature back to normal as soon as possible. In one study, 85% of parents said they would wake a feverish child in order to give fever-reducing medications. But the report urges doctors and parents to consider comfort as the main reason to provide fever-reducing medications.****
From here: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/05/â¦
If you read those links you will see all quoted experts are emergency medicine Dr's in major children's hospitals & that ALL of the links are main stream links not associated with natural medicine or anything either. So rest easy momma -the thermometer should not keep you awake at night fretting. if she sleeps, you can too & try not to worry too much. Also - try not to do any more checking unless she is acting worse. It isn't necessary. In the future you can invest in one of those nice forehead swipe thermometers. I used to do rectal temps too, but I bought a forehead one that is dead on for a rectal temp. I have verified it on numerous occasions just to be sure & it is & it is FAR easier & the child appreciates it far more then having something poked in their bum.
Stop checking her temp & watch her behavior. Fever is a symptom, not part of the illness. It is actually her own body making the fever to FIGHT the infection. If she seems okay, then she IS okay. If she acts lethargic or is weak, extremely pale, etc, THAT is a cause for concern, regardless of what temperature she has....even if her temp seem normal. THOSE are more important things then what the thermometer reads. If she was under 3 months old she should be seen immediately. If she was under a month old she should be at the ER if her temp went above 100.4. Otherwise, she is probably fine & you can just monitor OVERALL symptoms & call the Dr tomorrow if she still seems ill. Take her in if she seems bad in behavior overall.
The highest a fever can go is 107 unless a child has meningitis or encephalitis, which both directly effect the brain. The fever is the brain fighting the infection...so it's not really a "bad" thing really, it is an immune system response. A high fever doesn't mean severe illness & lack of fever or low fever doesn't mean a child is okay. *How* sick a child is can generally be measured by overall symptoms & behavior rather then a number on a thermometer. I have had my child's temp go as high as 103.8 & have him act completely normal & have him act punky when it is only 99 & that isn't even technically a "fever". It is a slightly elevated body temp, but true "fever" doesn't even start until 100.4. When my youngest was severely sick with a stomach bug he ran no temp at all until all the vomiting was done & even then, it was only in the 100+101 range & that was for one day. The point is, you don't need to treat a "fever" - you treat symptoms. If the child has pain & tylenol or motrin helps relieve it, then do that. If they seem okay, leave it be - it actually helps to fight off the infection to leave a fever alone.
Here is a quote & a link to an article that explains it more"
*****
''The only time fever is associated with brain damage is when it's from an external source such as heat stroke from being locked in a car on a hot day,'' Dr. Brown said. ''Intrinsic fever is not associated with brain damage.''
Not treating a fever may actually help a child get rid of an infection sooner, according to several studies. Having a high temperature is part of the body's defense mechanism, making the body an unfriendly host to the virus or bacteria.
****
From here: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/23/healthâ¦
and this:
****
In fact, fever does not harm the brain or the body, though it does increase the need for fluids. And even untreated, fevers rarely rise higher than 104 or 105 degrees. ****
from here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/11/healthâ¦
and this:
****
"Fever decreases the ability of viruses and bacteria to reproduce," Sullivan said. "It causes white blood cells to increase and fight infection. It may shorten the duration of the illness."
Parents and caregivers may think it's important to get a child's temperature back to normal as soon as possible. In one study, 85% of parents said they would wake a feverish child in order to give fever-reducing medications. But the report urges doctors and parents to consider comfort as the main reason to provide fever-reducing medications.****
From here: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/05/â¦
If you read those links you will see all quoted experts are emergency medicine Dr's in major children's hospitals & that ALL of the links are main stream links not associated with natural medicine or anything either. So rest easy momma -the thermometer should not keep you awake at night fretting. if she sleeps, you can too & try not to worry too much. Also - try not to do any more checking unless she is acting worse. It isn't necessary. In the future you can invest in one of those nice forehead swipe thermometers. I used to do rectal temps too, but I bought a forehead one that is dead on for a rectal temp. I have verified it on numerous occasions just to be sure & it is & it is FAR easier & the child appreciates it far more then having something poked in their bum.
I am pregnant and due oct. 10 2011 with my first baby?
countrygir
This is all really new to me and I am not sure what I am really going to need when he gets here. I have looked online and gotten a couple of lists of things that they suggest but I was wondering what I am really going to need for him since he is due in October. If anyone could help it would be great
Answer
warm clothes. lots of socks. all size newborn. slippers are better than shoes for babies.
carseat, stroller, swing, lots of clothes, burping pads, breast-feeding cover, baby monitor, soother maybe, lots of bottles and formula unless breastfeeding. buy diapers now once a week. a pack of size 1, 2, 3, alternating. you will be glad you did. a hat is important for newborns even if warm outside. baby soap, baby tub. crib and pj's. floor mat toy. crib toys. instrumental music for his brain development like mozart and bethoven.
warm clothes. lots of socks. all size newborn. slippers are better than shoes for babies.
carseat, stroller, swing, lots of clothes, burping pads, breast-feeding cover, baby monitor, soother maybe, lots of bottles and formula unless breastfeeding. buy diapers now once a week. a pack of size 1, 2, 3, alternating. you will be glad you did. a hat is important for newborns even if warm outside. baby soap, baby tub. crib and pj's. floor mat toy. crib toys. instrumental music for his brain development like mozart and bethoven.
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