Patient's question:
My baby is now running a fever, and I want to give him medicine. But I'm also afraid to give him medicine, as too much could affect his health. I took him to the hospital, but the weather was bad. I don't know what to do.What should I do if a newborn has a fever?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! The temperature under the armpit is between 36 degrees and 37 degrees. If it exceeds this temperature, it is considered a fever and requires timely treatment. Fever is caused by pathogens. First, check if the room temperature, incubator temperature, or warm water bag temperature is too high, adjust it appropriately, and observe if the body temperature decreases.When the indoor environmental temperature is close to 30°C, if the mother's milk supply is insufficient, the reduced intake of milk by the newborn may lead to dehydration and cause the baby to develop a fever.
Antipyretic drugs are typically used after a high fever of 39 degrees. It is recommended to first use physical cooling methods. You can use a warm towel to wipe the forehead, neck, armpits, limbs, and inner thighs, and feed the baby with boiled water.
Wishing you good health! The above is advice on "newborn fever," hoping it helps you. Wishing you well!