Patient's question:
The baby got a fever-reducing injection and took fever-reducing medicine this morning. After two and a half hours, the temperature was measured at 37.3 degrees. From 3 PM to 3 PM, the temperature rose to 38.6 degrees. What should I do? Urgent help needed. Fever-reducing methods.Doctor's answer:
If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, generally no fever-reducing medication is needed, but more water should be drunk, and physical cooling methods should be used, such as warm water bathing, wet compresses, and wearing enough clothing. If it is below 38.5 degrees, then fever-reducing medication is required, such as Tylenol, but it is important to pay attention to hydration. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, generally no fever-reducing medication is needed, but more water should be drunk, and physical cooling methods should be used, such as warm water bathing, wet compresses, and wearing enough clothing. If it is below 38.5 degrees, then fever-reducing medication is required, but it is important to pay attention to hydration. At the same time, active anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out to address the root cause of the fever.