The child has a fever but is in good spirits

Perhaps every baby has had symptoms of fever. For new parents, it is really helpless to see their baby have a fever. The editor reminds parents that after having a baby, they must learn about fever-related knowledge. They should know how to measure body temperature, what degree is considered a high fever, how to reduce the temperature physically, and under what circumstances they need to take antipyretics. However, many parents will find that when children have a fever, their mental state is usually better than that of adults.

1. Why is the baby still in good spirits even though he has a fever of 39 degrees?

Even if a child has a high fever, he or she still has better spirit and energy than an adult, but a persistent high fever will affect the baby. Fever is the body's normal response to antigens such as pathogens, and its purpose is to eliminate the antigens. The stronger the reaction, the stronger the body's ability to respond and the stronger its ability to eliminate antigens.

The degree of fever should not be used as an indicator of the severity of the disease, and other symptoms and signs should also be observed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, physical and drug cooling can be chosen. Give your child plenty of water. If you have a poor appetite, don't worry if you drink less milk. If you only have a fever but no other symptoms such as cough or diarrhea, you do not need to go to the hospital.

For infants under one and a half years old, since the baby's anterior fontanelle has not yet completely closed, parents can cover the baby's anterior fontanelle with their hands after the baby falls asleep, and keep covering it until the baby's head sweats slightly. At this time, observe the baby. If the baby's nose is unblocked and the breathing is relatively stable, the temperature will also drop accordingly. You can wake up the baby at this time and give him some brown sugar water or boiled water in appropriate amounts, and the baby will soon recover. Because it may take a long time to warm the baby's hands, the shortest is fifteen minutes and the longest is more than an hour, so it is best for the father to do it. The father's palms are larger and have more sufficient heat, so the baby can sweat in a shorter time.

2. Should physical cooling or drug treatment be used?

What to do if your child has recurring fever: Generally, if a child's fever is below 38.5℃, parents should adopt physical cooling methods, such as drinking more water, applying fever-reducing patches, etc. Do not abuse drugs. When a child's fever is above 38.5℃, it is best to give the child medication under the guidance of a doctor.

3. What to do if your child has repeated fever

1. When the body temperature is below 38.5℃, physical cooling is the preferred intervention. Fever is the most common symptom of infectious diseases in children. The treatment of fever can be roughly divided into "physical treatment" and "drug treatment". Generally speaking, when a child's body temperature is below 38°C, there is no need to use drug treatment, but choose the correct physical cooling method. For example, applying a fever-reducing patch, drinking plenty of water, and taking a warm bath can all help lower body temperature.

2. Infants and young children with a body temperature above 38.5°C need drug treatment. If you find that your child's body temperature has exceeded 38.5℃, parents should closely observe the child's condition so as to respond in time. For infants and young children, when their body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, they need to be given medication.

3. If the body temperature is above 39°C, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. When a child's body temperature exceeds 39°C and is considered a high fever, Western medicine treatment is usually chosen. Currently, ibuprofen and paracetamol are commonly used antipyretics in clinical practice. These two types of drugs are relatively safe.