Generally speaking, there may be some differences in body temperature between adults and children, as the body temperature varies at different times of the day. Therefore, as long as there are no obvious symptoms of fever, no one can measure body temperature. However, newborns need to regularly measure their body temperature to observe their growth and development. So, is a baby's body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius considered a fever?
Does a baby's temperature of 37 degrees Celsius count as a fever
1. The child's armpit temperature of 37.3 is not considered a fever because the child's body is in a period of vigorous development and has a high basal metabolic rate. So the body temperature is also high, generally 0.5 degrees higher than that of adults (the armpit temperature of adults is 36-37 degrees). In clinical practice, as long as a child's body temperature does not exceed 37.5 degrees, it is not considered a fever. It is recommended to increase the frequency of temperature checks for children, and there is currently no need for medication treatment.
2. You can use warm water to bathe your baby, while maintaining indoor temperature and paying attention to ventilation. You can give him more water, boil ginger water to drink, help him sweat, and sweat can also cool down and reduce fever. Pay attention to observe if the baby has any other abnormalities. If there is shortness of breath, coughing, or a continuous increase in body temperature, seek medical attention at the hospital. A normal body temperature is between 36-37 degrees Celsius. A temperature above 37 degrees Celsius is considered low-grade fever, while a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius is considered high fever.
Symptoms of fever in babies
1. Abnormal sounds occur during breathing.
2. Being in a sleep state and difficult to wake up.
3. Not willing to engage in physical activity. Once touched or moved, one becomes restless and cries incessantly.
4. Constantly crying and not listening to comfort, no one can coax.
5. The baby's head feels a bit stiff when turning.
6. Spasms or twitching in limbs or other body areas, unable to control oneself.
7. Confused and exhibiting abnormal behavior, as if being able to perceive non-existent things.
8. Always drooling and experiencing difficulty swallowing.
9. The skin turns gray white or dark blue, or purple spots appear on the surface of the skin.
10. The pulse is weak but fast and rapid. The normal pulse rate for children under 1 year old is 160 beats per minute, and for children over 1 year old it is 120 beats per minute.
11. When urinating the baby, the baby shows obvious discomfort, such as a sharp and spicy pain.
12. There is blood in the excrement during diarrhea.
For healthy adults, the body temperature is constantly changing throughout the day, but medically, the normal body temperature is determined to be 37 degrees Celsius based on the condition of the internal organs and blood. So, when a baby's body temperature reaches 37 degrees, it is basically normal temperature, but it is necessary to observe whether the baby has any other physical reactions at the same time. If necessary, measurements can be taken at different times.
