Children often have a fever, which is already a common occurrence. In fact, the issue of a child's physical fitness is the one that parents should consider. What should be done if a child has a fever of 38.6 degrees, and how should the fever be reduced?
1. Physical cooling
In general, if a child has a fever that is considered low-grade, medication is not necessary. If it is 38.6, the baby does not feel particularly uncomfortable and has a good diet and mental state. At this time, physical cooling methods can be chosen to help the child relieve fever symptoms.
(1) Warm water bath:
The most commonly used method for physical cooling is warm water scrubbing, which can help babies quickly reduce fever. The focus of scrubbing is usually on the neck, calves, soles of the feet, elbows, and other areas.
(2) Cold compress:
If the baby has a fever, you can choose the method of cold compress. Put cold water in an ice pack or plastic bag, and use a towel to cool the baby's skin to achieve a cooling effect.
(3) Drink plenty of water to urinate:
It is necessary to drink more water when a child has a fever, as drinking water can promote an increase in urine output, help eliminate toxins from the body, and also have a cooling effect.
2. Dietary regulation
If a child has a fever, they can choose a liquid diet, such as milk, rice soup, mung bean soup, fruit juice, and so on. These foods can replenish water and carbohydrates, which is beneficial for promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis. They can also replenish water and have the effect of increasing nutrition and cooling down.
