Question
A one-year-old child was scalded by hot water last night, causing the skin to break, and was treated in the hospital that evening. This morning, the child has a slight fever of around 38.5 degrees Celsius. Is this a normal phenomenon?
Answer
According to the situation you described, fever is a symptom that can be associated with many diseases. Simply lowering the fever does not mean the illness has been cured; it is essential to treat the underlying cause of the fever itself. When the body temperature reaches above 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use antipyretic medication or antipyretic liniments for treatment; if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use lukewarm water for sponge baths or apply a fever-reducing patch to the forehead to cool down.