Patient's question:
What kind of diseases can be treated in general internal medicine? Is it a big problem if the body temperature is low after a fever?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to use antipyretic drugs correctly. If the body temperature is below 38 degrees, it is best not to use fever-reducing drugs. Physical cooling methods can be used instead. The specific methods are: applying alcohol or warm water to the patient's forehead, torso, palm of the limbs, and other areas to increase heat dissipation, thereby achieving the effect of lowering body temperature. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees, then consider using antipyretic drugs. If the body temperature is too low, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold, which could further worsen the infection.