The child has a fever but is in good spirits

It is a common physical illness for children to have a fever during their growth period. If the child is in a good mental state even when having a fever, it proves that the child's body is not affected by the fever. Parents can conduct a detailed physical examination on the child and give the child physical treatment to reduce the fever. They can use a warm towel to wipe the child's body to reduce the fever. Pay more attention to the child's diet.

A good mental state is a good thing. A fever above 37.5 in children is considered low fever. Physical cooling can be given. Wipe with warm water (do not wipe the soles of the feet). Apply ice pack to cool the child (wrap an ice pack in a towel, or put an iced mineral water bottle on the child's forehead, armpits, neck, and thighs). If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, you can use pediatric Erica or pediatric antipyretic suppository. Measure your child's armpit temperature every 15 to 30 minutes. (When measuring, wipe off the sweat from your armpits and hold them for five minutes). Children are prone to high fever when their hands and feet are cold. Give your children more water and juice

If the child is in a good mental state when he has a fever, you can give him antipyretic treatment at home, such as using physical cooling methods, such as applying antipyretic patches on the child's forehead, neck or groin to relieve the symptoms of fever. You can also use the warm towel bath method, use a warm towel to wipe the child's skin all over the body, especially the armpits, groin, and neck. These parts can be wiped a little longer, which is good for lowering body temperature. In addition, if the child's temperature is high and physical cooling cannot be reduced, he or she will need to take antipyretics for treatment. Especially when the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, febrile convulsions are very likely to occur, which will cause irreversible damage to the child's brain cells. You can take ibuprofen suspension to reduce the child's fever. The specific dosage needs to be based on the child's weight and used according to the instructions. If the body temperature continues to rise or the child's mental state is not good, you need to go to the hospital immediately for treatment.

What to do if your child has repeated fever

It is very common for children to have a fever, especially in winter, when the temperature fluctuates greatly between day and night. In addition, children have poor adaptability to the external environment and their immune systems are not yet fully developed. The slightest discomfort can easily cause fever symptoms, or the body temperature may rise rapidly after taking medicine to reduce the fever. It would be even worse if there is a flu outbreak. If parents want to deal with it calmly, they must always have antipyretics at home or in their travel bags in case of emergency. However, there are many kinds of antipyretics, and you can't just keep any of them. The antipyretics for children must be suitable for their organ physiological functions and drug metabolism characteristics. Therefore, it is recommended to always have professional children's antipyretic drugs, such as ibuprofen (such as Motrin) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Both are children's antipyretic ingredients recommended by the World Health Organization and can help babies reduce fever safely, effectively and quickly.

The main causes of fever are: bacterial and viral invasion, which cause respiratory and gastrointestinal infections and lead to fever. Parents should be especially reminded that if their child has a fever for more than three consecutive days without improvement or if the baby has a high fever or convulsions, they should seek medical attention in time to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment.