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. I was wondering if it's okay to use alcohol for infant fever?Doctor's answer:
Physical cooling for babies should be done before other symptoms appear. You can start by reducing fever. At home, you can use physical cooling methods for the baby, such as applying alcohol or warm water to their body, especially over areas where major blood vessels pass, to help lower body temperature. Be sure to provide the baby with plenty of fluids. If this is ineffective, seek medical attention promptly. It is safe to use oral medications in conjunction with these methods, so there is no need to worry. Maintain a balanced diet with fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy foods, drink plenty of water, and get adequate rest. Timely supplementation of various vitamins and trace elements is also important. Treatment methods such as calcium and folic acid supplementation can be used.