Many mothers feel the same way, their children are normal during the day but have a fever at night. Some children already have a slight cold and nothing to do, but just before going to bed, they suddenly have a high fever. Some children have a persistent high fever. There are other situations as well. What should I do if my child has a high fever of 39 degrees?
1. Firstly, it is necessary to understand the cause of the child's high fever. Some fever caused by a cold, what parents think is a big deal. Neglecting the many serious consequences that a cold can cause resulted in a high fever in children. It may reach 39 degrees, first you need to cool the child's forehead, such as using a damp towel to cool him down, and if necessary, apply ice cubes. Let's lower our body temperature first.
2. If a child has a high fever and does not take immediate measures to cool down their body, it can easily cause dehydration. The consequences are also very serious. At this time, it is necessary to give children more plain water, vegetable juice, and fruit juice, which are rich in vitamins. Enhance children's resistance. You can also provide children with some light and easily digestible liquid foods in a timely manner.
3. When a child has a high fever, some parents are afraid of freezing the child again, so they close the windows very tightly, afraid that any cold wind will blow in. Actually, this is not right. It's better to leave some gaps in the windows for ventilation and air exchange, so that possible viruses can circulate through the air.
If a child has a persistent high fever, it is best to consult a doctor at the hospital as soon as possible.
