Prevention and treatment of a three-year-old child with a fever of 38.5 degrees

Most mothers have probably experienced the situation where a three-year-old child has a fever of 38.5 degrees. Once a child has a fever, parents become extremely anxious. Sometimes they try all kinds of medical treatments, but the result is half the effort with twice the results, and the child also suffers. Nowadays, most families have only one child, and the child's health is what parents care about and value most. Today, let's talk about the situation of fever in young children.

1. Causes of fever in three-year-old children

Children's fever is often caused by infection, the more common causes are viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, etc. The child has repeated fevers, which may be related to uncontrolled infection. Pay attention to the condition of the throat, check blood routine, determine whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection, and give appropriate anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs. In mild cases, oral medication can be used. If fever recurs after taking oral medication for more than 3 days, it is best to receive intravenous infusion. Babies should pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water and eat a light diet. Most babies have fevers because of catching a cold. If the baby has cold hands and feet, white tongue coating, pale face, and light-colored urine during the fever, parents can use ginger and brown sugar water to dispel the cold. Add two to three one-inch long pieces of green onion to the water, which will help the baby sweat.

Treatment of fever in children aged two or three

If the baby's fever does not exceed 38.5℃, you can use physical cooling methods, such as wiping the whole body with a warm towel, or giving the baby a bath. Make sure the water temperature is around 37℃. Do not let the baby catch a cold when coming out of the water. Wrap the baby in a bath towel in time, and wipe the palms of the hands and soles of the feet with alcohol. If the temperature exceeds 38.5℃, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid other chain reactions. Tests and examinations can also help find the real cause, and you can use medication under the doctor's guidance (for example, colds can be bacterial or viral, and the medications are completely different. The diagnosis and treatment methods for fever should also be different depending on what causes it. Don't be afraid of antibiotics and avoid seeing a doctor, so as not to delay your baby's treatment).

3. Prevention of fever in children

In daily life, prevention is more important than cure. It is recommended to pay attention to personal hygiene, drink plenty of water, and take appropriate zinc and calcium supplements. Zinc deficiency can easily lead to low immunity and repeated infections. Add or remove clothes appropriately according to the temperature, strengthen nutrition in diet, and avoid going to public places during the epidemic season. Usually pay attention to drink plenty of water, pay attention to diet to avoid spicy and irritating foods that are difficult to digest, and take azithromycin granules for treatment if necessary.

After reading this, parents should have a general understanding. When a three-year-old child at home has a fever of 38.5, you must remain calm and don’t panic and make mistakes. You can use the above physical therapy at home to reduce the child’s temperature. After the fever is relieved, you can seek help from a doctor to prescribe the right medicine. This way, you will not delay the child’s treatment, and the child can recover as soon as possible without suffering from the pain.