A high fever in a child is the biggest concern for parents, as the child has poor resistance. If the fever is too severe, it is likely to affect the body. Many people say that high fever can burn out the brain, but in fact, as long as everyone treats it in a timely manner, this situation rarely occurs. So what's going on with a child having a fever of 39 to 40 degrees Celsius for 3 days? Let's take a look at the editor's detailed introduction below.
What's wrong with a child having a fever of 39 to 40 degrees Celsius for 3 days
1. If a child's body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, it is generally not recommended to actively cool them down. Instead, encourage the child to drink more water and engage in more activities, as sometimes their body temperature may drop. If a child has recurrent fever, it should be taken seriously. Parents need to understand some safe medication methods to cool down, such as fever reducing drugs specifically designed for children, which can also help children recover as soon as possible.
2. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees but is less than 38.5 degrees, it depends on the child's own condition. For example, if the child has a history of febrile seizures or if the child's body temperature rises rapidly (the temperature may vary greatly depending on the pathogen), even if it is less than 38.5 degrees, the child should take antipyretics. However, medication is important. If the child's small liver is not fully developed, mothers should pay more attention to medication. Firstly, they should choose children's specific drugs. Secondly, they should be cautious when using Western medicine to avoid excessive damage to the child's liver and kidneys.
3. If the child's body temperature reaches or exceeds 38.5 degrees, it is recommended to give antipyretic treatment. The most important, accurate, and direct way is to give antipyretic agents such as Tylenol and Meilin. However, the use of Western medicine also needs to consider the impact of side effects, which should be treated with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine to prevent recurrence; Secondly, reducing the dosage of Western medicine is safer; Combined with physical cooling methods. Two types of Western medicine antipyretics can be used alternately (but not necessarily), especially when the body temperature remains high and one antipyretic does not effectively control the body temperature.
4. If the fever is above 38.5 degrees, please immediately let the doctor diagnose whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection. For viral infections, antiviral drugs (such as ribavirin) should be used, and for bacterial infections, antibiotics (such as cephalosporins) should be used. Do not rush to reduce the fever, as the fever is only superficial and the cause should be identified.
Can a high fever in children burn out their brains
The most common rumor about fever is that it may burn out a baby's brain. In fact, burning the head is not simply due to fever, but rather caused by diseases such as encephalitis and meningitis in the baby. Generally speaking, fever below 41 ℃ does not directly cause damage to brain and nerve tissue. When the body temperature is above 42 ℃, fever will only cause damage to the brain, and only when the body is in extreme environmental temperatures, such as keeping a child in a closed car on hot days, will the body temperature rise to this level.
Do you know what happens when a child has a fever of 39 to 40 degrees Celsius for 3 days? The above reasons are only a part, and there are many more reasons that will not be introduced in this article. We will introduce them to you later. But the editor would like to advise everyone that when a child has a fever, they should be sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Do not wait until it becomes severe before seeking treatment, as it will be too late at that time.
