Patient's question:
What kinds of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? Is a baby's armpit temperature of 37.4 high?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The temperature under the armpit of the baby being below 37.5 is normal. 37.5-38 is also okay, 38-38.5 is a low fever (you can give Taurine Detoxifying Granules), and anything above 38.5 needs to be taken seriously. If you're not sure, check the temperature at regular intervals to see if there are any changes. A baby's body temperature should be slightly higher than that of a normal adult because their metabolism is faster. You can start by applying a fever patch to the forehead, changing it every 12 hours, and then use physical cooling methods, such as wiping the baby's entire body with warm water, especially the palms and soles of the feet, which are easier to dissipate heat. Make sure to drink plenty of water. The more water the baby drinks, the more sweat they produce, which can also help remove a lot of heat. Wishing the baby good health.