Patient's question:
Suddenly had a fever in the evening, armpit temperature 38.5 degrees, the temperature hasn't gone up again, whether it's necessary to take fever-reducing medicine. Is physical therapy alone feasible at this temperature? If so, which physical therapy method is better? Everyone says not to take fever-reducing medicine if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees. Is this armpit temperature or rectal temperature? LotusDoctor's answer:
Armpit temperature should be added by 0.5, so it's 39 degrees, which is high fever. You can take antipyretic medication to relieve symptoms, such as acetaminophen extended-release tablets or oral drops. If the temperature is around 38.5 degrees, you can consider physical cooling first, such as taking a warm bath, which is better for promoting skin heat conduction. Children also dislike it. You should also drink more water, wear loose clothing, but be careful to prevent cold.The above is the advice for the question "What should I do if my 15-month-old baby has a high fever of 38.5 degrees?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!