How to Manage a Fever
Filed Under Naturopathy |
Managing a fever involves a lot of rest and plenty of fluids. Dehydration can occur quickly in infants and children and must be carefully monitored, especially if diarrhea and/or vomiting accompany the fever. For children older than 2 years old, you can offer them water, light broth, vegetable juices, diluted fruit juices and fruit juice popsicles, lemon water, herbal teas, and breast milk, if applicable. A decrease in appetite is often quite normal when a fever is present ? do not force the child to eat. Food will often place more strain on a child?s system and inhibit the body?s ability to fight the underlying infection. Ensure that the child has enough clothes on to prevent a chill, but be sure not to overdress them.
