What to do if children have a fever and headache

Fever and headache are common symptoms in children, but if not treated in time, it will leave some sequelae and even affect future movement and language abilities. Children's fever and headache must be treated in time and with correct methods. Many parents lack experience in caring for children. Let us now understand what to do if children have a fever and headache?

(1) Measuring body temperature

When children are sick, they usually have a fever, so if there is any abnormality, you can first measure the body temperature, breathing rate and pulse rate. Especially if the child is in a bad mood, looks pale, has a fever, or has a hot mouth when sucking the breast, or if the child cries and complains of a headache or abdominal pain, the temperature must be measured.

(2) Observation of general symptoms

Check to see if you had a sudden fever or if there was something wrong with your nose a few days ago. In addition, you must observe whether the child has any symptoms other than fever, such as convulsions, confusion, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, rash, cough, abnormal crying, etc., and then tell the doctor.

(3) Quiet

Prepare an environment with suitable temperature and humidity. When you sweat, wipe yourself dry and change clothes.

(4) Cold compress

If the fever reaches 39 degrees and the patient feels painful, an ice pillow can be used. On the contrary, if the hands and feet are cold, a heater or hot water bottle can be used to keep them warm.

(5) Replenish water

Fever can easily lead to dehydration, so water can be continuously supplied according to the patient's needs.

(6) Take medication correctly

If your doctor advises you to use antipyretics, you can get them from your doctor in advance. If you have a sudden fever, you can temporarily control it before you go to the hospital.

In addition, you should take the medicine correctly according to your doctor's instructions.

(7) Nutritional supplements

After being sick, most children lack appetite. It is best to provide them with food that they like and are easy to digest, or to feed them only breast milk or cow's milk. If they have an appetite, you can provide them with weaning food. Otherwise, there is no need to force them. Most children like liquid food, and other foods can also be cooked into the taste that children like.

The above are the treatment methods for children's fever and headache. When choosing medicines for children, you must choose carefully, listen to the doctor's opinions and suggestions, and pay attention to the dosage of the medicine. Children generally take less medication than adults. In life, you can also give your children more fruits rich in vitamins, which can promote their absorption of medicines.