Fever is not only harmful to the body, although it can cause various discomforts, it also enhances one's own resistance. But if it is a high fever, it still has a certain impact on human functional health. What should I do if my child has a fever of 43 degrees?
In addition to taking physical cooling measures, it is also necessary to give the child some antipyretic medicine to prevent damage to the body caused by a high fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius. As long as the child's fever exceeds 39 degrees, including 40 degrees, 41 degrees, and 42 degrees, parents must closely observe the child's mental condition and whether their appetite is normal. At the same time, it is best to take the child to the hospital for a blood test to confirm the specific cause of the high fever. Under normal circumstances, the highest body temperature measured by a thermometer is 42 degrees, and there will be no occurrence of 43 degrees.
Some parents say that their children have a fever of 43 degrees, but in most cases, it should be 40.3 degrees, not 43 degrees. Many times, although a child has a high fever, it does not necessarily mean that the child is seriously ill. Some children may have a high fever, but their spirits and appetite are still good, indicating that the child is not very serious. Some children have a fever of 39 degrees or below, but their mental condition and appetite are poor, indicating that their condition is still quite serious.
From this, it can be seen that no matter how high the child's fever is, the first thing to observe is the child's mental condition and appetite. It cannot be generalized. It is best to consult a doctor to find the cause of the child's specific condition and receive targeted treatment, which is the safest way.
