What should I do if my child has a fever recently?

Parents must not panic when their children have a fever. This situation is quite common in children. When a child has a fever, the first thing parents should do is to go to the hospital to see if it is a viral fever or a cold, do a comprehensive examination to see what the cause is, and then treat it according to the doctor's treatment advice. During the treatment, medication or physical therapy can be used. These are relatively common treatment methods.

Pay attention to whether there is bacterial or viral infection.

The main symptoms and causes are as follows:

Fever and runny nose - cold (cold syndrome)

Sore throat – pharyngitis, tonsillitis

Continuous fever of around 39°C, bloodshot eyes and eye mucus - swimming pool fever

Exhaustion and high fever in a hot place - heat stroke (sunstroke)

Swollen parotid glands – mumps

Ear discharge and emotional instability - otitis media

Coughing and difficulty breathing – pneumonia

Red gums and excessive saliva - stomatitis

Vomiting, cramps, bulging fontanelle – meningitis

Vomiting, convulsions, unconsciousness—pneumonia, acute encephalopathy

Frequent urination and blood in urine – urinary tract infection

Fever and convulsions - heat cramps

The normal basal body temperature of children 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.

The above-mentioned basal body temperature refers to the rectal temperature, which is measured from the anus. Generally, the oral temperature is 0.3℃~0.5℃ lower than it, and the armpit and neck temperature is 0.3℃~0.5℃ lower than the oral temperature.

My principle is that if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, do not take antipyretics or fever-reducing injections, and let the baby drink more water. Pay attention to whether the ambient temperature is too high. In the hot summer, the temperature is very high and the baby's ability to regulate its own body temperature is poor. When the mother holds the baby, the heat is not easy to dissipate, causing the body temperature to rise. However, this kind of fever usually does not last too long. Put the child in a cool place, fan him slightly, give him some cool fruit juice, or give him a warm bath, and the body temperature will return to normal after a few hours. In winter, if the indoor temperature is too high and the baby is wrapped too much, the baby's body temperature will also rise.

If the fever is above 38.5 degrees, please ask a doctor immediately to confirm whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection. If it is a viral infection, use antiviral drugs (such as ribavirin); if it is a bacterial infection, use antibiotics (such as cephalosporins). Do not rush to reduce the fever. The fever is only a symptom and the cause of the disease must be found out.

Another thing I want to say is don’t be superstitious about intravenous infusion. The doctor said that if you can take medicine, don't get an injection, and if you can get an injection, don't get an infusion. The key is to use the right medicine, not strong medicine.

So after the above introduction, I believe everyone has a deep understanding of fever. When your child has a fever, you must stay calm. First, go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to see what is going on. Also, you must ensure the child’s sleep quality and eating habits. Don’t eat spicy food. Spicy food is more likely to cause infection.