Children with persistent fever

It is very common for children to have a fever. However, parents are most afraid that their children will have a high fever that will not go away. Generally speaking, when a child has this situation, parents will be very worried and anxious. Some parents are even in a panic and don’t know what to do. In fact, when a baby has a fever that will not go away, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital in time for formal professional treatment to reduce the baby’s fever as soon as possible.

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

The treatment methods for different degrees of baby fever are different

When body temperature < 38.5°C

Recommended treatment methods: drink water appropriately, cool down physically, and wear less clothes appropriately

When the baby's body temperature is lower than 38.5℃, but his mental state is good, his appetite is normal, and his life and work schedule are regular, parents don't need to be too anxious. Because fever is a natural phenomenon of resisting the invasion of pathogens, if parents insist on reducing the baby's fever, it will weaken the baby's resistance. Generally speaking, if the baby's temperature is below 38.5℃ and he or she is not feeling particularly uncomfortable, there is no need to rush to take the baby to the doctor or use antipyretics. It is also best not to "cover your sweat" as this will make it difficult for the heat to dissipate.

A low-grade fever usually lasts for several days. You should always observe your baby's mental state and appetite, and record the number of days with fever (accurately calculate the number of days with fever), interval time, temperature changes and other discomfort symptoms before seeing a doctor for the doctor's reference.

When 38.5℃≤body temperature<39℃

Recommended treatment methods: physical cooling, appropriate use of antipyretics, and consideration of going to the hospital

If the child's fever does not improve and continues to rise to between 38.5℃-39℃, parents should adopt physical cooling methods such as ice compresses and warm and wet compresses at home. While using physical cooling to help the baby dissipate heat, you can appropriately use antipyretics or fever suppositories to help reduce the fever.

Antipyretics or antipyretic suppositories:

If the baby's fever is between 38.5℃-39℃, you can take antipyretics appropriately, with the principle of using one medicine at a time, to relieve the baby's discomfort and prevent the baby from having high fever convulsions. It is best to use antipyretics that are approved by a doctor and safe for children to take; if your baby refuses to take oral medications, antipyretic suppositories are the best choice. This suppository is inserted through the anus and is mainly absorbed by the rectum, so its effect is relatively fast. However, it should be noted that the use of antipyretic suppositories has a strong antipyretic effect and it is easy to reduce fever excessively, causing a sharp drop in body temperature. In addition, repeated stimulation of the anus by the drug can easily cause diarrhea in babies. Parents need to communicate with a doctor before allowing their babies to use it.