This can go on for up to five minutes. It is important to remain calm, and stay with your child until it is over. Call your doctor when the fit has passed Dehydration can develop rapidly in a feverish child, as much more water than usual is lost through the sweat. Ill children often do not want to drink, and this makes things worse. A dehydrated child looks drawn and pinched in the face, with sunken eyes and a dry mouth.
Urine production slows down as the body tries to conserve fluid.
NCT Publishing Sponge your child down gently with tepid water, all over. Allow the body heat to dry the skin rather than towelling it dry. This can be repeated as often as necessary. Give regular doses of sugar-free paracetamol syrup to help reduce fever, and combat aches and pains. All rights reserved.