Due to the child's poor adaptability to the external environment and underdeveloped immune system, even slight discomfort can easily lead to colds, fever, coughing, and other symptoms. There are many reasons that can cause a baby to have a fever, such as infection with influenza virus, gastroenteritis, excessive heat exposure, or dehydration of the body. One of them is fever caused by tonsillitis in the baby. So, what should I do if my baby's tonsils become inflamed and cause fever?
Inflammation of the tonsils can be treated with both antibiotics and antiviral drugs. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical means, antipyretics, or medication can be used to lower the body temperature. In addition, if the baby's tonsil inflammation causes fever, it is generally recommended to first use physical methods to help the baby lower their body temperature.
1. Moderate fever is beneficial
A body temperature of 37.5-38 ℃ is considered low-grade, 38-39 ℃ is considered moderate, and above 39 ℃ is considered high-grade. Low or moderate heat is beneficial for the growth and development of babies. Fever is a response of the body to the invasion of viruses or bacteria. This reaction is beneficial for annihilating invading viruses and bacteria, thereby promoting the normal growth and development of the baby.
2. Not taking medication until high fever occurs
Medication is necessary when the body temperature reaches 39 degrees Celsius or above, and it is urgent. Prolonged high fever can cause many important bodily functions to malfunction; Due to the high consumption of oxygen and nutrients, it increases the burden on the cardiovascular system; Excessive brain excitation leading to febrile seizures or excessive inhibition causing drowsiness; Digestive dysfunction; Weakened resistance, combined with pneumonia, etc.
3. Antipyretic drugs have significant side effects and should not be used unless absolutely necessary
Various antipyretic drugs have significant side effects: they stimulate the gastric mucosa, disrupt appetite, worsen gastric ulcers and even cause bleeding, leading to long-term minor gastrointestinal bleeding and ultimately resulting in iron deficiency anemia; Causing blood diseases; Damage to the liver and kidneys; Severe allergic reactions, manifested as exfoliative dermatitis combined with liver and kidney toxicity leading to death.
4. Pay attention to room temperature
Lower the room temperature (in summer), remove excessive clothing, and ensure that the baby is in a cool (but not cold) and ventilated environment. In the past, it was advocated to use physical and pharmaceutical cooling methods as appropriate, but traditional cooling methods such as using cold, warm water, or alcohol baths during high fever were not advocated. Research has shown that this method violates physiological mechanisms.
So, when the baby has a high fever, parents don't need to become increasingly nervous. Just follow the above suggestions, observe the baby's activity, replenish water, and if necessary, moderately reduce the fever. The higher the body temperature, the smaller the dose of antipyretic medication used to avoid rapid and excessive antipyretic effects that may cause collapse. Otherwise, it is important to seek medical attention for the baby in a timely manner.
