Patient's question:
The baby got a fever-reducing shot this morning and took fever-reducing medicine. Two and a half hours later, the temperature was measured at 37.3 degrees. From 3 PM to 3 PM, the temperature rose to 38.6 degrees. What should I do? Urgent help needed. Fever-reducing methods.Doctor's answer:
If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, generally no fever-reducing medication is needed, but more water should be consumed, and physical cooling methods such as warm water bathing, wet compresses, and wearing sufficient clothing should be used. If it is below 38.5 degrees, fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol should be used, but attention should be paid to hydration. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, generally no fever-reducing medication is needed, but more water should be consumed, and physical cooling methods such as warm water bathing, wet compresses, and wearing sufficient clothing should be used. If it is below 38.5 degrees, fever-reducing medication should be used, but attention should be paid to hydration. At the same time, active anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out to address the root cause of the fever.