Question
What are the reasons for a child’s persistent high fever? Urgent. The child had a fever of 38 degrees, returned to normal after being given an intravenous injection, but then rose to 39 degrees 12 hours later. Previous treatment and outcomes: Treated three times, intravenous injections, taking antipyretics, what kind of help matters: How to restore normal body temperature, what methods are there
Answer
After a baby has a fever, the body temperature usually fluctuates up and down repeatedly for about three days. Children often have fevers due to viral infections, and it is quite normal for them to have five to six episodes of high fever in a year. Frequent minor illnesses can boost a child’s immunity, which is beneficial for them. Guidance: It is recommended that when a baby has a fever with a temperature between 37-38 degrees, just drink some water; between 38-39 degrees, take a warm bath or use other physical methods (in winter, add clothes or take off clothes) to help lower the temperature; above 39 degrees, it is necessary to use pediatric antipyretics (such as ibuprofen suspension) orally to lower the temperature to prevent recurrence of convulsions. Generally, recurring fevers will return to normal within about three days.