Babies are prone to bacterial and viral infections due to their poor resistance, which can sometimes cause fever. Generally, for low-grade fever, physical methods can be used to cool it down. For high fever, going to the hospital to hang water or have a doctor prescribe medicine. Rubbing the back is usually done in traditional Chinese medicine. We all have acupoints in the human body, and below we will explain the specific methods for reducing fever in babies.
1、 Is rubbing the back effective for babies with fever
1. Actually, rubbing the baby's back when they have a fever is useful, as it is a relatively simple and effective way to cool down. Because for children over 2 years old, parents can relax their children's nerves and promote blood circulation through appropriate massage. This is very effective in allowing the child's body to dissipate heat on its own, thereby reducing fever.
2. The specific method is to first warm the palm of the adult's hand, then rub the soles of the child's feet, allowing the heat to flow towards the child's feet. When the feet become hot, rub the legs, hands, arms, back, and ears, and finally rub the Baihui acupoint in the center of the child's head. If the cooling effect is not significant, you can also use warm water to wipe the child's entire body, and use a towel to rub the child's skin red or hot. After such simple cooling treatment, the cooling effect can be achieved in many cases.
3. Diet can also help children cool down. So when a child has a fever, parents should encourage them to drink plenty of warm water, because drinking a lot of water can effectively reduce internal heat, cool down, and also replenish the child's water needs. A child's fever can easily cause dehydration, so it is also possible to add an appropriate amount of salt to water and mix it into light salt boiled water for the child to drink. The cooling effect of drinking plenty of water is mainly manifested in the fact that if children drink a lot of water, they need to urinate and their body temperature will decrease. At this time, the symptoms of fever will gradually improve.
The above is about the methods for reducing fever in babies after they have a fever. Rubbing the back is also a practical method that does not require medication, but is only suitable for those with low fever. If there is a high fever, it is necessary to seek medical attention and take medication or apply water. When rubbing, attention should also be paid to the strength, so as not to cause pain. Each acupoint should be rubbed to ensure that the temperature drops quickly.
