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Febrile Convulsions
Convulsions of this nature are triggered by a high fever. If the child is genetically predisposed to it, meaning if you or someone in your family have ever had febrile convulsions, they are more likely to have one themselves. Signs that your child is having a febrile convulsion are:
- The child looses consciousness and goes stiff
- She has what appears to be a seizure, with arms and legs jerking uncontrollably
- She may turn pale
In order to avoid such an attack, try to treat your child’s fever with Tylenol or Motrin. If you believe that your child has had a febrile convulsion, seek medical attention.
Fever
A rise in temperature is part of the body’s reaction to most infections. Almost every parent uses the presence of fever to judge whether a child is ill and whether to call the doctor. Small rises in temperature are often not caused by illness at all but by the child’s activity or depending on how warm the room is. In cases where your child has a low grade fever for a long time, this is just her body trying to fight whatever the infection is. However, if your child has a significant temperature, there are measures you can take to keep it down:
- Make sure that the room is cool
- Take off her clothes down to the minimum in which she feels comfortable.
- Try using a fan to cool her down
- Acetaminophen will reduce the fever but don’t give it to a baby without orders from your pediatrician or if she is vomiting
Any fever should drop a little with these measures. If her fever persists, seek medical attention immediately.
For support, contact:
www.kidshealth.org
Fainting in Pregnancy:
Because a Mum’s cardiovascular system undergoes dramatic changes during pregnancy, it is not unusual for her to feel lightheaded or dizzy. Blood pressure during the early months of pregnancy tends to go down and that can cause dizziness. However, if you faint, this could be a sign of a more serious problem and you should consult your doctor.
If you do feel as if you are going to faint immediately sit down and put your head beneath your knees. Or lie down on your left side. This will maximize blood flow to your heart and brain.
In addition to changes in the body’s chemistry during pregnancy, other forces can cause dizziness. Make sure you eat enough. Take your prenatal vitamins. Don’t stand up too fast. Try not to get overheated. When exercising start out slowly.
If the dizziness and faintness do not abate, it is important to discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider. Severe headaches, blurred vision, impaired speech, heart palpitations, numbness or tingling or bleeding may be a sign of a more serious problem and might affect you or your baby. If these symptoms occur early in your pregnancy, it might be a sign of an Ectopic pregnancy.
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