It is distressing for parents to see their children ill and in discomfort. Fever is a common concern for many parents, but understanding the mechanics of fever is vital in knowing when to act and when to leave it to run its course. There is information on natural remedies for supporting children through pain and fevers here.
Pain & Fever Natural RemediesParents can find it difficult to stand by and do nothing when their child has a fever and is experiencing discomfort or pain, but most of the time, allowing the fever to run its course is the best thing you can do for your child. Addressing parental anxiety about fever is important in helping parents to make a balanced judgement about their child's fever state. Recommended reading material for understanding fever myths and the mechanism of fever in protecting the immune system include Dr Robert Mendelsohn's "How To Raise A Healthy Child In Spite Of Your Doctor" and an article titled "Is Fear of Fever Hurting Our Children? " by Edda West that has extracts from medical literature on fever.
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Homeopathically, the onset stages of fever can be treated with the tissue salt, ferrum phos. It is useful for fever with gradual onset. Early stages, no clear symptoms to justify another homeopathic remedy. Pale, easy flushing, rosy cheeks can be present with a rapid, soft pulse. The sick person may be restless. There are several brands that sell homeopathic Pain & Fever combination remedies that some mothers have found effective. As a general rule in using homeopathics, it is usually best to match a single remedy to your individual child's symptoms.
Allow fevers to run their course, as the immune system depends on fever to raise body temperature to speed healing. Our bodies have an in-built mechanism that prevents infection-induced temperature from reaching 106 degrees. The exceptions to this defense mechanism where fever is concerned are externally caused fevers for example over-dressing heatstroke or poisoning. What about convulsions? High fevers DO NOT cause convulsions. The convulsion is not related to the height of the temperature, but to how rapidly the temperature got to that level. There is no evidence that shows that febrile convulsions have serious after effects as a result. |
