Can I breastfeed if I have a low fever?

Low-grade fever is a very common illness, which usually occurs in many patients with rheumatism and chronic inflammation, especially those with low immunity, who are most susceptible to this disease. In addition, long-term unstable emotions and nervous mentality can also lead to low-grade fever. Especially when low-grade fever occurs during breastfeeding, whether the patient can breastfeed and how to care for her have become issues of concern to everyone.

Nursing methods for persistent low-grade fever

1. When the low fever persists, pay attention to replenishing sufficient water

Continuous fever is due to the loss of the ability to regulate body temperature. Fever can easily consume physical strength, so good care is needed. In terms of diet, more nutritious foods should be added and easily digestible foods should be eaten. Since patients will urinate a lot when they have a fever, the water in the body will also be lost, so sufficient water should be added. A variety of illnesses can cause a low-grade fever. Fever is a symptom. Diseases such as rheumatism, tuberculosis, chronic inflammation, and low immunity can cause persistent low fever. Long-term psychological stress and emotional instability can also cause disorders in the body temperature center, resulting in persistent low fever of unknown cause.

A problem with any system in the body can cause a persistent low-grade fever.

2. When you have a persistent low-grade fever, you can temporarily apply ice to yourself

Heat is mainly transferred through the exchange of heat between ice placed in large blood vessels throughout the body and the flowing blood. At the same time, it can reduce the oxygen consumption of brain cells, delay brain cell damage, and is beneficial to the body's microcirculation. Put homemade ice cubes just taken out of the refrigerator into a plastic bag, tie it tightly, put it in 2-3 layers to prevent leakage, and then wrap a towel on the outside. Apply ice packs to the back of the head, forehead, armpits, neck, groin and other places where large blood vessels pass. Change it every 5-10 minutes until the high fever subsides.

3. Do not abuse medication when you have a persistent low-grade fever and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Do not abuse medicine for unexplained low-grade fever. Fever is one of the body's responses to disease. Taking antipyretics for patients with low fever is not conducive to the treatment of the disease. Indiscriminate use of antipyretics may also lead to a decrease in white blood cells and aplastic anemia. Antipyretics should only be considered when the body temperature is above 38°C. If a low-grade fever persists, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible and undergo a comprehensive examination. Some early symptoms of malignant tumors or bacterial infections are also low-grade fever. The most common cause of long-term low-grade fever is tuberculosis infection. Tuberculosis is relatively common in children. In addition to low-grade fever, children may also experience changes in personality.

What are the causes of persistent low-grade fever?

1. Infectious low fever causes persistent low-grade fever

This type is the most common in life, accounting for about 40%, and among all infectious low-grade fevers, tuberculosis infection is the most common.

2. Non-infectious fever causes persistent low-grade fever

Including hyperthyroidism, rheumatic fever, lupus erythematosus, blood diseases, tumors, drug fever, etc.

3. Anemia induces low fever and causes persistent low fever

Long-term low fever in children means that the child's body temperature is between 37.4℃ and 38℃ and lasts for more than 2 weeks. There are many diseases that cause long-term low fever in children, which can be generally divided into two categories: organic disease or functional disorder.