These robust children vigorously externalized and healed their infections spontaneously, often without antibiotics.
for a long time, both my children came down with fevers in the same week. Having to juggle my normal
commitments and be home to care for them was very difficult. Often when your child is ill (which is usually unplanned) you want to find the quickest way to help them recover. Giving them medicine can seem like an appealing option to make them well again.
water, checking they were comfortable, reading to them when they felt well enough and making sure they
were on the improve. I am sure the time and attention I gave them not only helped them to recover physically but also made them feel loved. Spending this time with them was an opportunity to demonstrate real compassion and care. After all, isn't it unconditional love and care that also grows a healthy child?
- Liquids. Give your child plenty to drink to prevent dehydration (not enough fluid in the body) and help the body cool itself.
- Rest. A child with a high temperature needs rest and sleep.
- Body temperature. Dress your child in light cotton pajamas so that body heat can escape. If your child is chilled, put on an extra blanket but remove it when the chills stop. Keep the room ventilated and cool, but not draughty.
- Care. A sick child may be tired and upset. This is a good time to be around for them. Read to them if they feel up to it and spend time caring for them. It's a good time to show them how much you care.
When is fever critical?
- If your child experiences any of the following symptoms with a fever, call your health care professional.
- Stiff neck
- Affected by bright light
- Hallucinations
- Red rash or blue/purple dots or patches
- Trouble breathing
- Cramps
- Continued vomiting or diarrhoea
- Continued tonsillitis
- Pain when urinating, or urinating more than usual
- Other illnesses
- Cries and cries, without you being able to comfort them
- Doesn't wake up easily
- Has just had an operation
- Doesn't seem to be getting better
Did you know?
Dr Neil Davies D.C, is the author of Chiropractic Pediatrics A Clinical Handbook (Churchill Livingstone 2000) and developer of the NeuroImpulse Protocol and Adjusting the Child seminar programmes for chiropractors. His passion for improving the clinical skills of chiropractors is well known in international circles and he will be commencing new courses in USA in 2008. The following article: Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Adults and Children can help to answer some of those questions for you. You can read it here: Chiropractic Care Safe For Adults and Children
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