Fever is the most common illness in babies, and many parents notice that their baby's condition is already quite serious when they notice it. Not only does the body heat up significantly, but there may also be symptoms such as blurred consciousness. This not only increases the difficulty of treatment but also causes pain to the baby. Therefore, it is best for parents to detect early signs of fever in their baby and deal with them in a timely manner. So, how can a child's fever be detected?
When a baby has a fever, there may be obvious symptoms of fever in their hands and neck. If a thermometer cannot be found nearby for a while, parents can touch their baby's hands and neck to determine if the baby's temperature is hot.
During the process of rising body temperature or when the fever temperature is high, babies may experience facial flushing. At the same time, some babies may also experience symptoms such as crying, loss of appetite, drowsiness, and dry mouth.
In some cases, when a baby has a low-grade fever, it does not affect their mental state and diet. It is difficult to detect that the baby is having a fever through visual observation. However, as long as the baby's body temperature is slightly higher than normal, attentive parents can keenly detect that the baby is having a fever by touching their forehead or abdomen. However, parents do not need to worry excessively about this situation and can continue to observe at home. If the child continues to have a fever for more than three days and experiences symptoms such as crying, loss of appetite, drowsiness, and dry mouth, they should take the child to the hospital as soon as possible.
The most accurate way to detect a child's fever is to use a thermometer to help measure their body temperature. If parents suspect that their baby is having a fever, don't hesitate to find a thermometer to measure their armpit temperature. If it exceeds 36.5 degrees, it means the baby is having a fever.
