Fever in babies is a very common phenomenon. When babies catch a cold or have other illnesses, even in hot weather, they are prone to fever. If the body temperature is not high during a fever, there should not be any major problems. However, if the baby's body temperature exceeds 39 degrees, parents will be afraid. So, will a baby with a fever of 39 degrees burn out?
Can a baby with a fever of 39 degrees burn out?
Generally, children will experience symptoms of fever during their growth process. It's okay, as long as the child's fever is reduced, it won't burn the brain. You can apply antipyretic patches on your baby's forehead to cool down, even if it protects the brain and avoids damage caused by sustained high temperatures.
Suggest wearing less clothing to help children dissipate heat. The traditional concept is that when a child has a fever, they should be wrapped tightly in clothes and blankets to force the sweat out. However, this is actually incorrect. When children have a fever, they may experience trembling symptoms, and parents may think that their children are cold, but this is actually due to spasms caused by their body temperature rising.
What are the reasons for a baby's fever?
1. Non disease factors: Infant body temperature is easily affected by external factors such as high temperature (heatstroke), wearing too much clothing, drinking too little water, water loss (sweating, diarrhea), poor air circulation in the room, before and after intense exercise, and other factors such as prophylactic injections may also cause fever.
2. Disease factors: Viral and bacterial infections are the most common, such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary tract infections, etc In addition to fever, there are also symptoms of various systems, such as runny nose, sore throat, and cough during respiratory infections; Gastroenteritis is characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea; Frequent urination, painful urination, and lower back pain may occur during urinary tract infections However, the accompanying symptoms of various systems in young infants are not typical, and may only include anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Therefore, the younger the child, the more they need to see a doctor if they have a fever. There are many diseases that can cause fever, such as long-term fever, which can be seen in some rheumatic and immune diseases, hematological diseases, malignant tumors, etc.
3. Attention should be paid to observing the patterns and accompanying symptoms of a child's fever, promptly seeking medical examination, and early treatment.
In summary, when a baby has a fever of 39 degrees, as long as parents can promptly reduce the fever, it is generally not likely to burn the baby. Therefore, there is no need to be too nervous. Physical cooling methods can be considered for the baby's fever, but if the baby's fever exceeds 39 degrees, parents should also give the baby antipyretic medication appropriately, which can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
