Fever is a very common disease, especially in young children. When babies are young, due to the imperfect temperature regulation system, it is easy to experience abnormal body temperature. Sometimes it can heal on its own, but sometimes it cannot. Do some parents want to know if their baby has a fever of 37.2 degrees Celsius? Let's take a look together below.
Does a baby have a fever at 37 degrees Celsius
The child's body temperature is completely normal. Because children are in a period of vigorous physical development and have a high basal metabolic rate, their body temperature is also high, generally 0.5 degrees higher than that of adults (adult armpit temperature is 36 or 37 degrees). Therefore, as long as a child's body temperature does not exceed 37.5 degrees, it is not considered a fever. If you are concerned, it is recommended to increase the frequency of temperature checks for children.
What are the reasons for a baby's fever
1. Cold
Cold is the most common illness in babies. It is divided into common cold and influenza. Both bacterial and viral infections are possible. Symptoms vary: fever, decreased appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, ear, nose and throat diseases, etc.
2. Ear, nose and throat inflammation
Sometimes babies with fever may experience inflammation in their ears and nose, which is a viral infection. The symptoms are varied, commonly including fever, cough, runny nose, and swollen throat (babies usually do not want to eat).
3. Wearing too much, getting hot teeth, summer heat
Fever caused by such reasons is usually short-lived and non dangerous, but many parents are prone to neglect it. These babies have good activity and mental condition, and their appetite is also good. The baby's body has a fever phenomenon, which may be due to wearing too much or the indoor temperature being too high. As long as the current situation is improved, there will be no more overheating problems.
Baby's body temperature is naturally slightly higher than that of adults. In summer, due to the hot weather, this temperature is completely normal, so there is no need to worry excessively. On the other hand, after a baby has a fever, the first thing to do is to use physical cooling methods. You cannot cover the baby's sweat, otherwise it may affect the baby's brain.
