Some things to note when a child has a fever and bad breath

Children nowadays are the treasures of the family and the lifeblood of their parents. It is a common phenomenon for many children to have fever and bad breath. Parents are very anxious about this. They take medicines, get injections, infusions, and see doctors everywhere, hoping that their children will recover quickly. So how much do you know about bad breath in children with fever? Today we will tell you about this knowledge in detail.

1. Causes of bad breath in children with fever

Bad breath is often caused by oral problems. Gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth decay, etc. may all lead to bad breath. However, the most common cause of bad breath is still periodontitis. Another cause of bad breath is stomach heat syndrome and stomach yin deficiency syndrome, among which stomach heat syndrome is the most common cause, and is often complicated by severe bad breath, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, irritability and other symptoms. Therefore, don’t be upset if you have symptoms of bad breath. Go to the hospital to check the cause and then receive symptomatic treatment. Active symptomatic treatment is easily curable. You should brush your teeth after every meal. Actively treat diseases that cause bad breath, such as periodontitis, hepatitis, stomach disease, etc. Eating some fruit before meals can help avoid or reduce bad breath.

2. Treatment of fever and bad breath

Hello, bad breath is usually caused by getting angry and stomach heat. Fever is more common in inflammation. You should pay attention to checking your child's body temperature. If the fever is not very serious, it is best to let the child drink more water, cool down physically, and take anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. If the fever is high, in addition to taking antipyretics, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination and treatment. Fever is mostly caused by bacterial or viral infection, and treatment is mainly based on antibiotics. Simply using antipyretics is only a temporary solution and does not address the root cause. If the body temperature is too high, you can take antipyretics such as motrin or naproxen orally to prevent febrile convulsions. Physical cooling can also be performed. Upper respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, pneumonia and all infectious diseases may all cause fever symptoms. It is recommended that you have your child's blood tested and then prescribe the right medicine.

3. Precautions for children with fever and bad breath

During this period, children should be given a light diet, eat more vegetables, fruits and some easily digestible foods, and try not to eat spicy and fried foods. Eat regularly. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and combine coarse and fine foods. Don’t be picky or biased about food, and don’t overeat. Remember not to blindly ask the doctor to reduce the fever or treat the symptoms of fever. Instead, you should follow the doctor's advice and accurately find out the real cause of the fever, so that it will be easier to confirm the diagnosis. Bad breath is mostly caused by oral problems. Gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth decay, etc. may all lead to bad breath. However, the most common cause of bad breath is still periodontitis.

When a young child has a fever and bad breath, parents must remember not to reduce the child's fever blindly. They should follow the doctor's instructions and proceed slowly. Do not rush and make things worse. The cause of the fever and bad breath must be found out before the right medicine can be prescribed. During this period, let the child drink more water and eat more fruits. Do not let the child get angry and make the condition worse, which will make it more difficult to treat. You can use physical therapy to reduce the temperature and fever first.