What to do if the fever persists

In daily life, illness is the most common thing that accompanies people. Generally speaking, the probability of a serious illness is often not as high as a minor illness. In people's eyes, fever is just a minor illness. Every family has its own treatment method, and most of them can be cured. Children are most susceptible to fever. Parents often find that their children's fever will not go away when they are trying to reduce their fever. At this time, parents will panic and don't know what to do.

Although fever is not considered a serious illness in the eyes of many people, fever is a symptom of some serious illnesses. So we must not underestimate it. Especially if the child at home has a persistent fever, what should parents do? Let me tell you about it today.

1 If the child only has a fever that does not exceed 38.5 degrees and has no other discomfort, there is no need to worry too much. You can first take physical cooling measures for your child, then give your child antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs (preferably children-specific drugs), and ask your child to drink plenty of water, and drink small amounts frequently. It is normal for a fever to last for 3 to 5 days. No child will get better from a fever in one day. It takes time.

2 If the child's fever is over 38.5 degrees, the fever does not go down after taking antipyretics (Mei Lin, Nimeshu granules, etc.) several times (usually once every 4 hours). You need to go to the hospital for the final check-up. If the child has no other discomfort, the blood test will show a high blood count, which is usually a bacterial infection. You can get a small injection first, which will be more effective in reducing fever. Try not to choose intravenous drips, as too many intravenous drips will affect the child's immunity. Take antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs after the injection.

3. If the child has a persistent cough and fever (above 38.5 degrees), it is likely a viral infection. Children should be given some antiviral drugs, such as Isatis indigotica for clearing away heat and detoxifying. Take antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs together to see how effective it is. If the fever does not go down within two days (37 degrees is normal for children), you should go to the hospital for an IV drip, which will help you get better faster.

4 Sometimes the child's fever does not go away, but it is not high and is always around 37 to 38 degrees. If taking medicine or getting injections doesn't work, you should consider whether the child has been seriously frightened. It is best to ask a doctor to perform a head acupuncture massage, or for parents to comfort the child. You can also divert the child's attention, give him his favorite toys, make him smile happily, and the fever will gradually get better.

5 Another reason why children’s fever does not go away is that their own immunity is relatively low, and they take a longer time to fight against bacteria, but it is still effective. Therefore, when a child has a low fever or a high fever that won't go away, parents should not panic too much. First, you should give your child more water, secondly take physical cooling measures, and finally give him medicine and injections. This can help the baby's own resistance to defeat the germs, and his resistance will become higher and higher.

It is recommended that if this phenomenon occurs, do not panic. Be sure to measure the temperature accurately and use the correct method. If it is serious, you must go to the hospital or clinic for a check-up. Parents should also take their children to participate in outdoor sports more often in normal times. Fever is related to children's immunity. More exercise can improve the body's immunity.