Patient's question:
My baby has a fever of 39.5 degrees. Should I take them to see a doctor? No, they haven't caught a cold! They just came back from playing outside today and were very hot!Doctor's answer:
According to the relevant information you have, traditional fever-reducing drugs are eliminated through the oral stomach to adjust the body's physiological functions to achieve the goal of lowering body temperature. The drug ingredients will reach the five internal organs and six Fu organs in the body. It is recommended to drink more warm water, vegetable juice, and fruit juice. Give the baby more water to digest body fluids, which is the most basic method of lowering body temperature.Fever patches, applied to the surface of the body, are completely external physical cooling methods that prevent the first-pass effect of drugs on the liver and prevent pain during anesthesia. The above suggestions are for the question "Should I take my baby to the doctor if they have a fever of 39.5°C?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!