Patient's question:
What should I do if my child has a high fever of 38 degrees or more? The child is 9 months old, and the fever started this morning, mainly in the head and face. What kind of help do I need: What medicine should I take or what should I do?Doctor's answer:
The main reasons for children's fever are primarily due to infectious causes, often resulting from excessive heat production. It is also related to factors such as cold exposure, undigested food, or unclean food. Most of the time, it is caused by a cold. However, other symptoms are often not fully described, and close observation is necessary to understand the condition. Currently, it is advisable to seek medical attention at a hospital or pediatric hospital for resolution. A temperature of 38 degrees or higher may require fever reduction treatment, and physical cooling methods such as alcohol bathing can also be applied. For now, children should be encouraged to drink more water, and if supplementary feeding is provided, it should be appropriately light and nutritious.