The child suddenly develops a high fever

Fever often occurs without warning, especially in children with low immunity, as fever often occurs suddenly and catches parents off guard. It is also quite common for children to suddenly have a high fever, so parents should prepare a first aid kit at home to effectively solve the problem of children suddenly having a high fever. The following article will explain to parents the specific reasons why children suddenly have a high fever.

My baby suddenly has a fever. What's going on?

First, we need to confirm a few questions: 1. What is the fever of the baby? If it is above 39.5 degrees, don't look down and send it directly to the hospital. If it is below, you can treat it at home; 2. Is the baby having a recurring fever or is it just this time? If it is a recurring fever, send it to the hospital

Generally, when the temperature does not exceed 39 degrees, the baby can be treated with physical cooling methods at home.

1. Use warm water to wipe the palms and soles of the baby's feet, as well as the arteries of the neck and thighs. You can also apply a fever-reducing patch. The warm water should not exceed the baby's body temperature, nor be too low. It is best to keep it about the same as the baby's body temperature.

2. Feed your baby plenty of water, don't cover him with too many quilts, keep the indoor air fresh, and wipe off his sweat more often. This will help him excrete toxins. During this stage, you should feed your baby liquid or semi-liquid food.

Things to note when going to the hospital:

1. When you take your baby to the hospital for medical treatment, try to go to a regular hospital instead of a small clinic;

2. It is especially important to note that it is best not to take antibiotics for babies, as they are prone to producing antibodies and are not good for babies.

If your baby suddenly has a high fever for unknown reasons, you should pay attention to whether your baby has roseola infantum. The symptoms are generally: a pink rash on the body. If the fever is gone after 2-3 days and a rose-colored maculopapular rash appears on the body, it is best to go to the hospital for a more comprehensive examination. It is best to have some Chinese patent medicine at home. I have some at home: fever-reducing patches, honeysuckle, Motrin and so on.

How many degrees is considered a fever for babies

The normal axillary temperature of a child is between 36℃-37℃, and it is considered a fever if it exceeds 37.4℃. Under normal circumstances, children's body temperature can fluctuate within a certain range. A body temperature above 37°C is considered a fever. 37.5℃-38.4℃ is a low fever, and above 38.5℃ is a high fever. But every child's physical condition is different, so it depends on the child's physique.

If calculated based on rectal temperature, the normal baby's basal body temperature is 36.9℃-37.5℃. Generally, when the body temperature exceeds the basal body temperature by more than 1°C, it is considered a fever. Among them, low fever refers to body temperature fluctuating around 38°C, and high fever refers to body temperature above 39°C. Continuous fever for more than two weeks is called long-term fever.

Generally speaking, oral temperature is 0.3℃-0.5℃ lower than rectal temperature, and axillary temperature is 0.3℃-0.5℃ lower than oral temperature.

When a baby has a fever, physical methods should be used to reduce the temperature first. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, medication should be used to reduce the temperature. While using medication to reduce fever, physical cooling should also be used. Physical cooling is suitable for babies with high fever and good circulation. You should also pay attention to providing your baby with comprehensive nutrition to improve his immunity.