Patient's question:
What kind of help do you want: The baby has had low fever for several days in a row. What medicine can be taken to reduce the fever? Will low fever (armpit temperature below 38 degrees) affect the baby? How should it be handled?Doctor's answer:
Baby, you always have a high fever (armpit temperature below 38 degrees). Generally, your temperature is above 38.5 degrees, so it is not recommended to take fever-reducing medication. If your hands and feet feel hot, use a warm towel to wipe your hands, armpits, groin, etc. If your hands and feet are cold, drink more water. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you can take medicine like Tylenol or Motrin. If you keep having low-grade fever, it is still recommended to go to the hospital for follow-up.This is the advice for the question "Should I take medicine if my armpit temperature is above 38 degrees?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!