Patient's question:
Female, 8 years old, my child has always had poor physical health. She often gets fever and colds. Now I want to know what to do if her child has a fever of 37.9 degrees Celsius.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if a child's body temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius, it indicates a low-grade fever, so the baby is currently experiencing one. When the fever is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use lukewarm water to wipe the child's neck, armpits, groin, and other areas to help dissipate heat. Drink plenty of fluids, and if the indoor temperature is comfortable, let the child stay slightly uncovered to aid in heat dissipation. Bedding should be kept open as much as possible without causing the child to feel cold, and avoid making the child sweat by covering them too warmly. It is generally recommended to give oral fever-reducing medication only when the fever exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius.