Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Can fever patches be used for babies with fever?Doctor's answer:
For babies with fever, using fever reduction patches can be effective, especially in cases of purulent tonsillitis, pneumonia, enteritis, brain infection, or the initial stages of other infectious diseases. It is recommended to hospitalize for examination to clarify the condition before further tests. Drinking more water, eating more fruits, and getting adequate rest are important. Physical cooling methods can be used if necessary, such as alcohol rubs on the armpits and sides of the body. However, it is essential to actively treat the underlying cause of the fever.There are many reasons that can cause fever, and treatment should be symptomatic. Fever reduction can be achieved using general antipyretic and analgesic medications, such as paracetamol tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, or aspirin effervescent tablets. Alternatively, physical cooling methods, such as alcohol rubs, can be applied to the armpits and sides of the body. However, it is crucial to actively treat the primary disease.