Patient's question:
The baby has a fever of 38 degrees and took oral liquid, which reduced the fever in a day, but the temperature dropped at night. After taking precautions against cold, the temperature in the morning exceeded 36.5 degrees. By the afternoon, the temperature was measured again and had returned to below 36 degrees. What should be done? Using a hot water bag to warm up is easy to cause eczema. Now I am very anxious and don't know if it is serious. When will the temperature return to normal?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: After the low temperature, insulation measures were taken. What kind of help is needed: When will the temperature fully recover?
Doctor's answer:
The baby's temperature has dropped very low, which should be due to the unreasonable use of fever-reducing medication. Therefore, proper medication is crucial. For temperatures below 38°C, it is recommended to use physical cooling methods.1. Let the child rest in bed, remove the thick blanket or take off excessive clothing.
2. Give the child frequent sips of cold boiled water or cool drinks, totaling about 250 milliliters per night.
3. Apply an ice bag to the forehead.
4. For low-grade fever, you can use alcohol to wipe the child's joints or give a warm bath.
Generally, fever-reducing medication like Anbesol should only be used when the temperature reaches 39°C or higher. When the child has a high fever, physical cooling methods should be the first choice. In most cases, fever-reducing injections or medications are not administered to avoid further exhaustion or drug toxicity reactions.