What to do if a child has a fever and indigestion

Many of us always think that taking care of a baby is a very easy thing. In fact, it is not. Taking care of a baby also requires certain methods and ways. Many people take their babies to add complementary foods or just after weaning. Parents are always afraid that the baby will be hungry when feeding the baby, so they will give the baby too much food, which will cause the baby to have fever and indigestion. This is also very detrimental to the baby's health. If such symptoms occur, you must master the method and make timely adjustments. Let's learn about what to do if children have fever and indigestion.

What to do if a child has a fever and indigestion

Generally, fever caused by indigestion is a low-grade fever, and is accompanied by symptoms such as thick tongue coating, abdominal distension and pain, irritability, and poor sleep.

Fever caused by food accumulation is more common in children, especially infants and young children during breastfeeding. This is because, on the one hand, infants and young children cannot control their own food intake, and parents will make their children eat too much if they are not careful; on the other hand, dairy products are not easy to digest, and they form lumps in the stomach and easily generate heat. In addition, the child's digestive system is not sound enough, which makes it more likely to cause indigestion.

For this type of fever, the most important thing is to regulate the amount of food. Parents should regulate the amount of breastfeeding for their children to prevent overfeeding, give them some fresh fruit and vegetable juice appropriately, and avoid eating too much meat. In addition, avoid letting your child fall asleep right after breastfeeding, and do moderate exercise after meals. If you accidentally overfeed, you can massage your child's abdomen to promote digestion, or take some Chinese patent medicines that promote digestion, such as stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets. It must be reminded that if a child has a fever, parents should not rashly use antipyretics.

Causes of indigestion in babies

Children's digestive organs are not fully developed, digestive juices are not secreted enough, enzymes are not fully functioning, the stomach and intestinal mucosa are tender, and the digestive function is relatively weak. If parents cannot feed their children properly and give them everything to eat, the quality and quantity of their diet will be inappropriate, damaging the stomach and intestines and causing gastrointestinal dysfunction. The child will then have symptoms of indigestion (food damage), such as bloating, vomiting, loose stools with a sour and smelly smell, and a large amount of undigested food residue.

In addition to improper feeding, gastrointestinal inflammation, abuse of antibiotics, cold weather, low body resistance and a cold stomach can also cause indigestion. Long-term indigestion in young children will result in insufficient nutrient intake, poor digestion and absorption, and affect growth and development. Especially for children under 3 years old, this stage is the period of most vigorous brain development and a critical period for determining intelligence. If the digestive function is not improved in time, the absorption of nutrients will be affected, which will inevitably affect brain development and cause lifelong regrets.

The above is an introduction to what to do if a child has a fever and indigestion. Parents should not worry too much when such symptoms occur. They must master the methods and ways when taking care of the baby. Do not feed the baby too much food at one time. You can choose to feed the baby small meals frequently. In addition, try to feed the baby some porridge or noodles and other foods, which will not increase the baby's gastrointestinal burden.