The newborn’s body temperature is abnormal, with cold hands and feet, drowsiness, slightly loose stools, and a slight jaundice. The mother is worried about whether medical attention is needed.

Is a body temperature of 37.5 degrees considered a fever for a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease patient, and how should appropriate treatment be administered?

Is a forehead temperature of 37.5 degrees and a palm temperature of 38.5 degrees considered high? What should be done about it?

A baby’s body temperature of 35.6 degrees could indicate hypothermia, and it’s important to appropriately increase their body temperature.

The symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease typically include fever and rashes, and the need for hospitalization depends on the severity of the condition and the doctor’s advice.

Should you give fever medicine to a child with a low fever of 37.4 degrees?

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.

A child’s body temperature is considered feverish if it exceeds 37℃. The range of different degrees of fever is low fever from 37℃ to 38℃, moderate fever from 38.1℃ to 39℃, high fever from 39.1℃ to 40.4℃, and hyperpyrexia above 40.3℃. For newborns, as their brain temperature regulation center is not yet fully developed, their body temperature may sometimes exceed 37℃, but it is still considered normal if it is below 37.5℃.

The normal body temperature for infants ranges from 36.9℃ to 37.5℃. Generally, a temperature exceeding the baseline by more than 1℃ is considered fever. Low fever refers to temperatures around 38℃, while high fever is defined as temperatures above 39℃. Persistent fever lasting two weeks or more is classified as chronic fever. There are many causes of respiratory system infections in infants, so if a child is diagnosed with a pediatric respiratory system condition, parents should cooperate with the doctor for active treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also be cautious not to allow children to develop picky eating habits and should provide a balanced diet.

After a child takes fever-reducing medicine, if the body temperature drops, how should one handle the situation to restore normal body temperature?