Why does the child have a fever of 41 degrees?

After having children, we often worry about what to do if they get sick? Especially what to do if the child has a fever of 41 degrees. Do we know why the fever occurs? Fever is like an alarm bell for the body, reminding you that there is something abnormal inside the body. The most common causes of fever in children are various infections, including upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, tuberculosis infections and many infectious diseases. In addition, there are rare causes such as rheumatic fever and Kawasaki disease. Let’s see what to do if your child has a fever.

1. What are the symptoms of fever?

In addition to fever, there are often different symptoms. For example, upper respiratory infections are often accompanied by runny nose, sneezing, and mild cough; bronchitis and pneumonia are often accompanied by severe cough and shortness of breath; intestinal infections are often accompanied by diarrhea, abdominal pain, mucus or bloody stools; Kawasaki disease is often accompanied by dry and red lips, conjunctival congestion, bayberry tongue, swollen lymph nodes, etc.; infectious diseases such as measles and chickenpox will cause red rashes and blisters during the course of the disease. Therefore, parents should observe their baby's symptoms other than fever.

2. What should I do if I have a fever of 41 degrees?

It is recommended that you keep a good mood, drink plenty of water, and avoid spicy food. The simplest, most effective and safe way to cool down is to use 25% to 30%

Physical cooling method of alcohol rub bath. Or cold compress, put a wet cold towel on the forehead, palm, and calf, and cover other parts with clothes. The child can also take a warm water bath at room temperature. Another way is to wrap the child with a wet towel and change it every fifteen minutes. Pay attention to replenish water and salt in time. You can supplement with oral rehydration salt, or add some salt and sugar to boiled water. Sugar can promote the absorption of water and salt.

3. What are the dietary precautions when children have a fever?

After a child has a fever, he or she usually has a poor appetite. At this time, he or she should eat liquid, nutritious, light, and easily digestible food, such as porridge, milk, etc., which can nourish the stomach. Eating less high-protein foods such as fish, shrimp and eggs can increase body heat, causing the baby's body temperature to rise, which is not conducive to the child's early recovery. After the fever subsides, it is best to choose some light and easily digestible foods, such as porridge, egg custard, noodles, etc. Do not let children eat high-fat foods, such as fried chicken, French fries, cream cake, ribs, etc., so as not to affect the body's recovery. Some children have not cleared the evil heat in their bodies, and they eat fried, sweet and greasy foods that increase dampness and heat, causing the disease to recur. Traditional Chinese medicine calls this "food recurrence." In clinical practice, we often see some children whose condition and fever have improved, but the fever reappears due to eating too much greasy food. In addition, children sweat more during fever and the body's water consumption increases. Parents should give their children more boiled water and fruit juice to replenish water and electrolytes. White radish water can help digestion and promote bowel movements. Watermelon juice and mung bean soup are great for relieving summer heat. Pear juice has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. Rice soup and lotus root powder are easy to digest and absorb. Tomato juice is rich in VC. Boiled apple water can replenish water and relieve diarrhea. Parents can choose as appropriate. During the recovery period after fever subsides, dietary choices can follow the principle of from thin to dry.

The above is what we should do when a child has a fever of 40 degrees. Moms don’t need to worry. Follow the above methods and cool down the child in time. The child will get better soon. So moms don’t need to panic and don’t know what to do. I am also a mother, and now I know how to cool down my child in time. The effect is really good. Moms, come and try it.