Colds and fever are the most common diseases in daily life. If the fever is not severe, it can usually be relieved by taking a break. However, children's immunity is not so good, and fever often recurs. Moreover, fever in children can easily cause some complications, so it needs to be taken seriously. So, is 38 degrees Celsius under the baby's armpit considered a fever?
Usually, to determine whether there is a fever, the temperature under the armpit is measured. The normal temperature under the armpit of a person is between 36-37 degrees Celsius, and generally speaking, a temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius is considered a fever. So if the armpit temperature is 38 degrees, it is a case of fever. When the baby reaches 38 degrees, parents should not worry too much. As long as some physical cooling methods are taken, the baby's body temperature can be lowered.
Firstly, it is necessary to quickly adopt physical cooling methods to reduce fever, such as taking a hot bath, in order to quickly lower the body temperature. Secondly, you can also use ice packs or towels, which can be directly applied to your forehead, or wet the towel with hot water and wipe every part of your body, repeating the process multiple times.
During a fever, it is important to have the child rest in bed and pay attention to rest. They should also drink plenty of water and maintain a light diet to avoid any major problems. However, it should be noted that if there is no significant improvement in the fever for several days, it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment to avoid minor illnesses from becoming serious and causing future problems. I hope everyone can pay more attention to their own health condition.
