What disease can a high fever cause

High fever is a very common symptom and also a relatively dangerous symptom, especially for children with low resistance. If a high fever is not treated or cared for in time, the child may suffer from cerebral palsy, which may bring irreversible consequences. Therefore, if the child continues to have a high fever, parents must respond correctly and take the child to treatment in time!

1. High fever can cause cerebral palsy in children

Cerebral palsy is a type of brain damage caused by a variety of reasons, and high fever can easily cause encephalopathy. Many people know that a high fever may damage the brain, that is, a high fever causes damage to the central nervous system inside the brain, leading to the occurrence of cerebral palsy. Therefore, we must pay attention to preventing high fever in children. To avoid the occurrence of cerebral palsy.

2. Symptoms of high fever

High fever is a common disease. Almost everyone has experienced it. The symptoms are: hot forehead, dizziness, and in severe cases, not only pain all over the body, but also fever to the point of blurred consciousness, convulsions, and sometimes a feeling of cold. The normal human body temperature is about 37.2℃. Unless your body temperature exceeds 38.5℃ (for adults) or 39℃ (for children), there is no need to be too nervous. In fact, a high fever itself is not a disease, but a symptom that reminds your body that there may be an illness. In fact, heat dissipation is good for the body. This internal defense measure has the function of eliminating foreign pathogens. If the temperature does not rise too high, you may want to let it cool down naturally, which will help eliminate toxins. Generally speaking, a sudden outbreak of high fever (38.5℃-40℃) usually means that there is a bacterial infection in the body: acute inflammations such as colds, pneumonia, meningitis, scarlet fever, etc. are accompanied by high fever.

3. Self-treatment for high fever

Cold compress: If a high fever is too much for you to bear, you can use cold compress to help lower your body temperature. Place a cold wet towel on your forehead, wrists, and calves, and cover other parts of your body with clothing. When the cold compress reaches body temperature, it should be changed and repeated until the fever subsides. You can also wrap ice cubes in a cloth bag and place it on your forehead.

Hot compress: If the body temperature is not too high, you can use hot compress to reduce the fever. Use a hot, wet towel to repeatedly wipe the patient's forehead and limbs to dissipate heat from the body until the fever subsides. However, if the body temperature rises above 39°C, do not use hot compresses to reduce the fever. Instead, use cold compresses to prevent the body temperature from continuing to rise. A high fever requires immediate medical attention because it means the infection is getting worse. If the body temperature is too high, it can easily cause brain damage and dehydration, especially if the fever persists. It may also lead to cerebral palsy.