Patient's question:
The weather is getting colder. The child doesn't know why, but at some point during the day he had a fever of 38.5 degrees, which is quite a high temperature. I'm worried the child might have a brain issue. It's said that one can seek advice here. I would like to ask the experts, what should I do if a child has a fever of 38.5 degrees?Doctor's answer:
As the weather gets colder, your child has a fever of 38 degrees Celsius. According to normal medical standards, this is considered a moderate fever, so there is no need to be too anxious. It can be reduced through physical therapy methods, such as using two towels dampened with some warm water and placing them on your baby's forehead to help cool down. If the physical method doesn't work, you can also take some oral medication for treatment. There is no need to be too anxious. If the condition is not controlled, it is not too late to seek medical attention.