Why do children grow taller when they have a fever?
Dec 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
In general, a child's growth in height is usually not directly related to fever, and growth itself does not typically cause fever directly. The two are generally unrelated. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If fever persists, timely relevant examinations are needed to determine the cause, and targeted treatment should be administered based on diagnostic results to avoid delaying the condition. Additionally, adequate rest and sufficient sleep should be ensured during treatment.
Generally speaking, a child's growth in height usually has no direct relationship with fever, and growth in height typically does not directly cause fever. These two factors are generally unrelated. If there is any discomfort, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
A child's height development is primarily influenced by family genetics. If the parents have ideal height, the offspring's height usually will not be significantly affected. Secondly, height development is also related to postnatal habits. Those who regularly exercise, have good sleep quality, follow a regular diet, and maintain adequate nutrition tend to have more ideal height development. However, these factors have no direct connection with fever, so fever generally does not lead to height growth.
Fever mainly includes infectious and non-infectious factors. The former may be related to infections caused by bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and other factors. These pathogens may repeatedly stimulate the body, causing elevated body temperature and resulting in fever. The latter may be associated with conditions such as rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, or allergic purpura. These causes are generally unaffected by height development, and there is typically little correlation between them.
If fever persists, timely medical examinations are necessary to guide targeted treatment based on diagnostic results, so as to avoid delaying the condition. Additionally, sufficient rest and adequate sleep should be ensured during treatment.
