What should I do if my child has a fever of 37

Although fever is not a disease, it is like an alarm bell for our body. Moreover, fever is also a preventive measure for patients to resist pathogenic microorganisms, so it is also beneficial to enhance our body's resistance. However, some children have a fever of 37, which makes parents very anxious. So, what should we do if children have a fever of 37? Let’s take a brief look at it!

1. Use antipyretics correctly. If the baby's body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, antipyretic drugs are generally not needed, but changes in body temperature should be closely observed. If the baby's body temperature reaches 39 degrees, in order to prevent heat cramps, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antipyretic drugs, or use physical cooling methods, such as warm water baths, that is, wiping the whole body with a warm water towel. This is a great way to cool down any baby who has a fever. The water temperature is more suitable at 32-34 degrees, and each wiping time should be more than 10 minutes. The key areas to wipe are the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, elbows, groin, etc.

2. When the baby has a fever, he should take off his clothes and should not try to cover up the sweat to lower the body temperature, because excessive sweat loss will make the baby feel tired and weak. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the loss of a large amount of body fluids is actually detrimental to the baby's recovery.

3. Keep the indoor air fresh, open windows regularly for ventilation, and keep the room temperature not too high, preferably between 18 and 20 OC. At the same time, do not let drafts blow directly on the baby.

4. If the baby's fever still persists, cooperate with the doctor and do other examinations to find out the cause of the disease as soon as possible and provide targeted symptomatic treatment.

5. The diet should be light, easy to digest and absorb, and semi-liquid food is preferred, such as nutritious porridge and egg noodle soup. Eat more vegetables and fruits, especially fresh fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C.

6. Drink more water and eat liquid food, such as watermelon juice, to ensure that the body has sufficient energy and water.

The above methods can effectively improve the phenomenon of children having a fever of 37 degrees. Parents can try them more often. During the period when the child has a fever, the indoor air must be kept fresh, and the indoor temperature should not be too high, but the wind should not blow directly on the baby. You must also cooperate with the doctor for treatment, which is very important for improving the child's condition.