What should I do if my child has recurring fever?
Children are prone to colds and fevers. If not treated in time, fevers will recur. Families should take emergency measures to deal with children\’s fever in a timely manner and reduce their pain and discomfort. The following provides you with family emergency treatment plans from four aspects.
Measure body temperature in time
Once a child has a fever, the first step is to measure the child\’s temperature. Parents can use an electronic thermometer or infrared thermometer gun to measure the child\’s mouth, ear or forehead, so that they can more accurately understand the child\’s temperature. Usually, when a child\’s body temperature reaches above 37.5°C, timely treatment is required.
Measuring body temperature also requires attention to the influence of physical factors. For example, if a child eats freshly cooked hot rice or drinks a hot drink, you need to wait for their oral temperature to drop before measuring to obtain accurate measurement results.
Give children antipyretic drugs regularly
If a child continues to have a fever and the body temperature reaches above 38°C, parents need to give the child antipyretic drugs immediately. Commonly used cooling drugs include ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other ingredients. Parents need to determine the dosage of the drugs based on the child\’s weight, age, etc. In addition, the medication instructions and precautions on the drug instructions need to be followed.
Since the functions of the baby\’s liver and kidneys and other organs are not yet fully developed, the daily dose of medication for children needs to be limited. If a child has been feverish for more than three days and cannot control his body temperature even with medication, parents should take the child to a professional medical institution for treatment.
Ensure adequate diet and rest
Low immunity is one of the causes of persistent fever in children. Parents should ensure that their children eat enough food and drink plenty of warm water to enhance the body\’s immunity. Getting more sleep can also help regulate body functions and enhance resistance. Children\’s diet should be light and easy to digest, and overeating should be avoided.
In addition, children who have persistent fever should not engage in strenuous physical activities and need more rest. When sleeping, you can use a wet towel to wipe the child\’s forehead and body to ensure a suitable temperature during sleep and promote the child\’s physical recovery.
Regularly check the child’s physical condition
Children who have repeated fevers are prone to otitis, rhinitis, bronchitis and other diseases. Parents should take their children for regular physical examinations to keep abreast of their children\’s health status. At the same time, in daily life, it is necessary to maintain indoor air circulation and a suitable room temperature to avoid the occurrence of colds or diseases in children.
In short, children\’s physical health requires parents to pay great attention. When children encounter repeated fevers or other symptoms, taking timely countermeasures is the key point to ensure that children maintain good health. I hope everyone can master this knowledge and play an important role in the health of your baby.
