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 applying alcohol to the soles of a baby's feet is effective for fever.Doctor's answer:
It may be caused by tonsillitis, and hospital treatment with aerosol inhalation is required. Intravenous drips of antibiotics, hormones, antihistamines, antiviral medications, etc., are also necessary. Avoid spicy, alcoholic, and cold foods. If the effect is not good, tonsillectomy treatment should be done at the hospital.Fever in children is a common phenomenon, usually caused by a cold. Since children's thermoregulatory centers are not yet fully developed, they are easily affected by external factors, leading to fluctuations in body temperature. Generally, it is recommended not to exceed 38 degrees Celsius. If it does not exceed 38 degrees, fever-reducing medication is not necessary, and physical cooling methods should be used, such as alcohol rubs and warm water washing on the face and forehead. If it exceeds 38 degrees, ibuprofen suspension or naproxen can be taken.