During the process of taking care of the baby, parents may notice a phenomenon where the baby always has recurrent fever, and the body temperature rises again after dropping. What the hell is going on here? What factors can cause a baby to have recurrent fever? Below, the editor will provide you with some tips.
What is the reason for a child's repeated fever
The repeated fever in children is mainly due to poor resistance. Children who do not eat regularly, lack sleep, and suffer from malnutrition can all lead to poor immunity, resulting in recurrent fever. In addition, the essence of fever is viral infection. Western medicine commonly used by parents can quickly reduce fever, but cannot solve the problem of pathogen infection, so fever will recur.
Additionally, children with weaker constitutions may experience respiratory infections such as colds, fever, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, etc. repeatedly over a prolonged period of time.
What should I do if my child has recurrent fever
If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you need to drink antipyretic medicine. In terms of medication for high fever, some mothers have also reported that even after using Western medicine to reduce the fever, their child still experiences recurrent high fever. In fact, this is because the problem of viral infection caused by fever has not been fundamentally solved, which is commonly referred to as treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. The best medication for high fever in children is a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, which can not only alleviate the symptoms but also prevent recurrence.
If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, the following physical methods for reducing fever can be used:
1. Apply a cold towel to the forehead. Once the towel becomes hot, soak it in cold water and reapply. Applying a cold water bag or ice pack is more effective than applying a cold towel to the forehead.
2. Whole body warm water wiping bath or soaking bath: Unfasten the baby's clothes, rub the whole body or soak in warm water (around 37 ℃) towel, which can dilate the blood vessels of the baby's skin and release body qi; In addition, when water vapor evaporates from the body surface, it also absorbs heat. Take a bath for about 10-15 minutes each time, approximately every 4-6 hours.
3. Warm alcohol bath: Mix 70% alcohol with 1/1 tap water for alcohol bath. Close the doors and windows during the bath, dip a gauze or soft towel in the alcohol in a bowl, and wipe the palms, soles, armpits, inner upper arms, chest, and thighs of the child.
4. Wipe with a cool towel: Use a slightly cool towel (about 25 degrees) to wipe on the forehead and face.
5. Drink plenty of water: It helps to sweat, and in addition, water has the function of regulating temperature, which can lower body temperature and replenish lost water in the body.
The previous text introduced the specific reasons for children's repeated fever to parents, hoping that every parent can take it seriously. When a baby has a fever, it is important to take the correct measures as soon as possible to lower the body temperature and keep the condition under control.
