Children's thermoneurosis - symptoms, treatment, causes

Thermoneurosis, the symptoms of which are similar to the onset of a cold, is associated with a disturbance in the autonomic system. Its diagnosis is rather complicated, because an elevated body temperature can be a sign of a cold, an infectious disease, poisoning, etc. However, a cold passes relatively quickly, and thermoneurosis is not so easily cured. He — one of  types of vascular dystonia, which requires increased attention from a person to their well-being. The editors of estet-portal.com will tell you how to recognize a fever in children precisely because of neurosis, how it is treated and what may be the cause of the disease.

• Why does thermoneurosis appear: the main reasons
• Thermoneurosis — disease symptoms and characteristic signs
• Treatment of thermoneurosis and recommendations for patients

Why does thermoneurosis appear: the main reasons

Thermoneurosis — the disease is little known, but not rare. This term refers to a state when a person has a subfebrile temperature for a long time without special, at first glance, reasons. But this is a superficial definition. In fact, due to a certain factor, a spasm of the vessels located in the upper part of the skin occurs. The result of such a spasm and will be an increase in temperature, thermal regulation fails.

The disease can appear for various reasons, but all of them can be divided into two groups — psychological and physiological. The latter include previous viral diseases, infections, brain damage and skull injuries. Of course, not necessarily any of the & nbsp; diseases will "end" the appearance of thermoneurosis. But there is always a risk for children.

And the first group of reasons includes a number of situations and difficulties that can lead to appearance of a disease at psychological level. And just in children this factor is more common.

Let's consider the reasons in more detail:

1. Overfatigue from  mental stress at school — this is especially true for first graders, because they have not yet got used to the new routine of the day.

2. Constant state of anxiety and fear, stress at school or at home.

3. Stress and  excessive loads in adolescence, when the child's nervous system is unstable.

4. Death of a loved one, conflicts.

5. Problems with interpersonal relationships — in family or school.

Why can psychological problems cause thermoneurosis? The fact is that the work of the autonomic system can suffer due to severe stress or nervous shocks. And she is just responsible for those body functions that a person does not regulate consciously — work of the heart, breathing. As a result — there is a violation of thermoregulation, temperature jumps.

Thermoneurosis — disease symptoms and characteristic signs

The most important signs of thermoneurosis — elevated temperature. It is usually in the  range of 37 to 37.5 degrees. It can rise to  38 at night, but subsides by in the morning and stays at level 37. In addition, the disease has the following symptoms:

• migraine;

• dizziness;

• fainting;

• rapid heart rate;

• cardiac arrhythmias;

• skin pallor;

• constant feeling of tiredness;

• weather sensitivity.

Since the temperature in this case does not turn out to be a sign of a cold or infection, adults tend to perceive the child's complaints as a simulation. However, it is better to play it safe and contact a pediatrician, endocrinologist and neurologist..

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Treatment of thermoneurosis and recommendations for patients

Thermoneurosis, whose symptoms are similar to the common cold, requires careful diagnosis. First, doctors exclude the possibility of infection, colds, and other diseases. And only when it is determined that the temperature speaks precisely about problems with the vegetative system, they begin to treatment. It includes the following methods:

• normalization of the daily routine, especially when it comes to rest;

• measures that strengthen the body — outdoor walks, moderate exercise;

• vitamin therapy;

• visiting a psychologist or psychotherapist;

• physiotherapy;

• proper nutrition.

In addition, doctors recommend active rest instead of sitting at a computer. The best option would be swimming in the pool. You also need a contrast shower in the morning and in the evening. Pay attention to the atmosphere in family — if she is restless, it needs to be corrected. The best way — contact a psychologist. Conflict situations in the & nbsp; school must be resolved together with the & nbsp; administration. If that doesn't help, it's better to change schools.

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So, thermoneurosis — a hard-to-detect disease that appears due to problems with physical or mental health. A child with such a diagnosis in early childhood or adolescence should be protected from severe stress. Watch  his daily routine so that he doesn not get tired, don let conflict atmosphere in family, school, in companies he attends. Appeal to psychologist — required.

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