Risks of Pediatric Radiographic Examinations and Recommended Treatment Methods

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection that typically has an incubation period of 3 to 7 days, with most patients experiencing a sudden onset of symptoms.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus infection, often without early symptoms and sudden onset. The cause is closely related to personal hygiene habits, so maintaining good hygiene is very important. Once diagnosed, medical attention should be sought promptly as there is a risk of transmitting the disease to others.

How high a fever can cause seizures in children? How to handle the convulsive symptoms accompanying high fever?

Fever usually occurs around 37.5 degrees Celsius. When fever is present, it is crucial to identify the cause first and treat it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to pediatric febrile convulsions, so it is necessary to control body temperature, primarily through medication and physical methods of cooling.

A baby’s body temperature over 37.5°C is considered a fever. When treating a fever, it’s best to use physical methods of cooling, such as increased fluid intake and lukewarm alcohol sponge baths. Medications for fever reduction can have certain side effects in babies.

At what temperature is a child considered to have a fever?

What is the normal temperature range for infants?

Common questions and answers about fever treatment at the Second People’s Hospital of Cixi City for children

A body temperature above 36～37℃ is considered a fever. Below 38℃ is considered a low fever, and above 39℃ is considered a high fever.