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. Could you please advise on what to do if the child has a fever of over 39 degrees?Doctor's answer:
When reducing fever in children, it is best to choose physical cooling methods for temperatures below 38.5°C, such as increasing fluid intake and alcohol rubs with warm water. All fever-reducing medications, such as acetaminophen and compound aspirin, contain caffeine, phenacetin, and other ingredients, which have significant side effects. The nervous system inhibition mechanism in infants and young children is not yet fully developed. High fever use can easily trigger convulsions, and excessive sweating can lead to dehydration. It may also cause jaundice due to the accumulation of free bilirubin in the blood. Additionally, it can damage the digestive system and liver and kidney function. If you must use fever-reducing medication, please use it under the guidance of a doctor.