The high temperature of the disturbing and alarming symptoms of a number of diseases, a special risk indicator in children, complications of high temperature serious if not reduced quickly, and in this article we mention some ways to reduce the temperature of children to make the task easier.
Cold compresses
It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The fever is from Hellfire and they extinguish it with water.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim.
Compresses are one of the oldest and most widespread methods. However, they are the most important method of reducing heat and can not be replaced by any other method. Other methods are considered complementary. Cold water compresses are used on certain places, such as: thigh, underarm, feet, , Preferably the compresses are moderately cold and avoid the use of snow especially on the forehead, but in the case of infants should be used lukewarm water, not cold.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a very effective way to reduce temperature, it is safe and does not reduce the temperature suddenly, such as cold water, and at the same time the result is fast and effective, and can be used in several ways:
- You can make a bath of water mixed with vinegar and the plunge lasts about ten minutes.
- Mix apple cider vinegar with water used in compresses.
- Drink apple vinegar mixed with honey by one tablespoon.
- For infants, baby diapers can be soaked in a sufficient amount of vinegar and worn, a useful method that does not disturb the baby and is easy to use and gives quick results.
- Fat belly of the patient with vinegar.
General Tips
- Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Rest and non-exhaustion of the body of the most important means of healing, the body in the case of high temperature has lost a lot of energy and its members are exhausted.
- Dressing and keeping underwear only.
- Put the patient in a ventilated room with moderate heat, preferably opening the net to get normal air.
Pharmacy and Doctor
- Hypothermia can be used depending on the age of the child. Consult your pharmacist or doctor in the appropriate type for your child depending on age and temperature.
- Reduced suppositories can be used when the temperature continues to rise and the normal antigens fail to function.
- Children use special adhesives to reduce the temperature, which is placed on the body of the child to absorb the heat through evaporation until it completely dry and fall off the body.
- Check with your doctor if your child’s temperature is above 39 degrees or does not decrease even with the use of abrasives and compresses for several hours.