Question
How should one handle a 1-year-old child who has a fever of 38 degrees and has lost their appetite?
Answer
For a 1-year-old with a fever reaching 38 degrees, it is generally recommended to use fever-reducing medication when the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, and consider physical cooling methods such as using ice packs, fever-reducing suppositories, or fever-reducing patches. Since fever can be a symptom of internal inflammation, simply using fever-reducing medication may not be effective, and it is necessary to complement it with anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, daily meals should be kept light, avoiding spicy, fried, and other irritating foods, and encouraging the child to drink plenty of warm water and consume sufficient vegetables and fruits.