Patient's question:
Yesterday had a fever of 39 degrees, this morning it was 36.4, and in the afternoon it fevered up to 38.5 degrees again. Is there any way to quickly reduce the fever?Doctor's answer:
Normal body temperature is between 36-37.4℃. Fever is mostly a symptom of infectious diseases. When a child has a fever, it is necessary to complete tests as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis and treat the cause, which is very crucial! Generally, if a child's temperature is below 38.5℃, they are in good spirits, without discomfort, or if they are infants under 2 months old, medication to reduce fever should be used with caution, and physical cooling methods can be adopted. Physical cooling methods include: drinking more water, removing excessive clothing, and ensuring the child is in a cool (but not cold) well-ventilated environment. Additionally, it is also necessary to: 1. Drink more warm water, fruit juice, and vegetable water;