Patient's question:
Children are in a phase of being quite active and restless, so their body's temperature regulation function is very busy. What is the reason why a baby's neck temperature is higher than their forehead when they have a fever?Doctor's answer:
For children who frequently have fevers, parents can use their mental state as a basis for judgment. If the child is in good spirits, even if their armpit temperature is high, parents can wait and see before deciding whether to give medication. On the other hand, if the child's mental state is poor, even if their armpit temperature does not meet the criteria for a fever. These factors are normal responses of the body to regulate temperature, such as when a child's neck feels hotter than their forehead. Therefore, when judging whether a child has a fever, parents should exclude these influences to avoid misjudgment or delaying the condition.