The incidence of heat poisoning is widespread, not only in adults but also in babies. If a baby has a fever caused by heat poisoning, it is mostly due to parents wearing too much clothes or poor indoor air, which is very humid. What should I do if a one year old child has a fever caused by heat poisoning?
1. It can be treated with drugs that clear heat and detoxify, and it is generally better to choose traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. There are also some babies who carry heat toxins from the womb. Mothers must be careful not to eat foods that are easily allergic, and alkaline soap should not be used. Additionally, avoid washing the affected skin with hot water.
2. Baby fever caused by heat toxicity is due to excessive internal heat, and mothers can adjust their baby's diet accordingly. Green bean soup has the effects of detoxification and removing dampness and heat. Mothers can use green beans to boil soup for their babies, which can relieve heat toxicity in the body. When making porridge for your baby, you can also put some mung beans properly to remove heat toxin.
3. If a baby has a fever caused by heat poisoning, the skin may develop eczema, pus, etc. Parents should pay attention to wearing loose cotton clothes for their baby to avoid skin damage. It is recommended to use some ointments under the guidance of a doctor. After washing the clothes, they need to be disinfected. They can be exposed to sunlight or boiled in hot water.
To prevent babies from suffering from heat poisoning, parents should improve their babies' immunity in daily life. They can take their babies to do some exercise and expose them to the sun, which can enhance their resistance.
