Unlike adults, babies have a weaker immune system, so their ability to adapt to the environment is weaker. When the weather is changing and not taken care of properly, babies tend to get sick, such as fever, rashes, etc., which can be overwhelming for mothers. So what's going on with a young child's rash that hasn't subsided after 20 days? Many parents have encountered similar situations, let's learn about them through the following text.
What's going on with a young child's rash that hasn't subsided after 20 days
Childhood rashes are often caused by viral infections and occur after a high fever. They usually disappear naturally after about a week of use. Children should drink plenty of warm water, have a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, pay attention to regulating their daily life, and take medication to clear heat on time. If it hasn't subsided in 20 days, take the baby to the hospital and administer intravenous treatment if necessary.
How to deal with infantile rash
1. Always keep antipyretic patches and antipyretic medications at home. So that the baby can be dealt with as soon as possible when they have a fever; It is also best to bring your own thermometer. When the baby is honest, try to use a mercury thermometer for accuracy.
2. A fever below 38.5 is considered low-grade fever and does not require antipyretic medication. You can use antipyretic patches, warm water wipes, warm water baths, etc. The water temperature should not exceed 36 degrees, and after washing, you should immediately dry everything and put on clothes to avoid further catching a cold.
3. If the fever is above 38.5, use antipyretic medication with a minimum interval of 6 hours between each dose, and try to take medication as little as possible. Drink plenty of water. Some babies may not like to drink water very much. It is recommended to try various ways of feeding water, try to drink as much as possible, and be sure to replenish water. If you have a fever and your body is particularly lacking, if you find that your lips are very dry or red, you must keep feeding them water.
4. Eat more easily digestible foods, drink more milk, and try to only eat easily digestible complementary foods such as rice paste. Don't eat anything else. As long as there is a chance for the baby to drink and eat, because babies are prone to poor appetite when they have a fever or rash, they should not try new foods easily to avoid causing other unnecessary reactions.
5. Pay attention to cooling the upper body and keeping the lower body warm. Don't cover too much when sleeping, and make sure not to affect heat dissipation, because fever is really uncomfortable. Unlike adults, babies' heat dissipation function is not very developed, so help them dissipate heat.
What's the reason why the rash in young children hasn't subsided after 20 days? It may be a viral infection, parents need to go to the hospital in a timely manner. During the treatment period, parents should do a good job of heat dissipation and care. When a baby is sick, they cannot eat anything. As long as the child likes to eat something, parents should try to encourage the baby to eat more to resist the disease.
