Is it good to give enema to children when they have a fever?

Because children's body functions are not fully developed. So it is extremely easy to get sick. Cold and fever are common diseases. Although fever is a process of self-improvement of children's immunity, mothers feel distressed when they see their children have a fever, so they rush to find ways to reduce the fever for the baby, and giving the baby enema is one of the methods. So, is it really possible to give the baby an enema?

1. Enema treatment

Enema treatment is still a relatively common treatment method and generally does not affect the baby's healthy development. The main advantage of enema treatment is that it reduces the stimulation of drugs on the gastrointestinal tract, and the treatment effect is relatively reliable, so when the baby has a fever, enema treatment can still be given to the baby.

In fact, there are other ways to reduce fever besides enema.

2. Warm water bath

Dip a towel in warm water (the water temperature should not be too hot to touch) and wipe the neck, armpits, and thighs for 5 to 10 minutes. You can also use a commercially available "cooling patch" (or a household ice pack) on the forehead to help dissipate heat and reduce temperature.

3. Take antipyretics

When your baby's fever exceeds 38.5 degrees, the doctor will consider using oral medications or rectal suppositories to reduce your baby's fever. Or when the above physical measures are not effective, oral antipyretics can be taken to reduce the temperature.

4. Ventilation and heat dissipation

Ventilate more, pay attention to heat dissipation, wear loose clothes, and avoid wrapping yourself with a quilt. You can use air conditioning in the summer and control the room temperature at around 27℃. Remember to open windows regularly to allow air convection in the room.

5. Ensure moisture

Drink plenty of water and eat liquid foods, such as watermelon juice, to ensure that the body has sufficient energy and water.

6. Take off excess clothing

If your baby's limbs, hands and feet are warm and he is sweating all over, it means he needs to dissipate heat and he can wear less clothes.

7. Get enough sleep

Getting more sleep and ensuring adequate sleep can help you recover from the illness.