A one-year-old child has recurring fever?

Fever is a very common disease and also a common phenomenon. Children are more likely to have a fever than adults. Most children's fevers are caused by viral or bacterial infections. If a child has a repeated fever, parents must pay attention to it. Generally, babies will not have a fever for no reason. When a child has a fever, the cause must be found out and then symptomatic treatment must be given.

Reasons for repeated fever in babies

Generally speaking, babies over one year old have poor adaptability to the external environment and relatively weak resistance. The slightest discomfort can easily cause a fever, especially in the summer when the weather is hot. If the air conditioner is used improperly or they drink too little water, it can easily cause a fever or recurring symptoms. There are many reasons for fever, such as bacterial and viral invasion, causing infection, etc.

What to do if your baby has repeated fever

If your baby has repeated fever, you should observe and prevent it from the following aspects:

1. You can pay more attention to your baby's complexion. If the complexion is flushed, you can take care of it at home. If the complexion is yellow, blue, purple, or dull, the situation is more serious and you need to see a doctor.

2. Pay more attention to your child's mental state. If the child has a fever but is in good spirits, it means the condition is not serious and you don't need to go to the hospital. Just take medicine and rest at home.

3. Pay attention to whether the child has other complications, such as severe vomiting. If such symptoms occur, it means the problem is serious. Go to the hospital to see a doctor for examination and treatment in time. Do not delay, so as not to delay the child's condition.

Parents will be worried when their baby has a fever, but in this case, we must also identify the cause of the fever. If it is a relatively mild case, you don’t need to rush to the hospital. You can just rest and observe at home after taking medicine. If the situation is serious, you cannot delay any longer. You must go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition due to delay.

What to do if your baby has repeated fever

1. Body temperature below 38°C

If your baby's temperature is not high, below 38°C, there is no need to take medication for the time being. Mothers can use physical cooling methods to cool down their babies, such as alcohol rub baths, warm water baths, etc., which can help lower body temperature.

2. Body temperature above 38.5℃

If after measurement it is found that the baby's temperature exceeds 38°C, the baby should be taken to the hospital immediately and given medication according to the doctor's instructions. However, it should be noted that the baby's kidney function has not yet fully developed, so try to take less Western medicine and focus on Chinese medicine, otherwise the medicine will increase the burden on the kidneys.

3. Body temperature above 39°C

When the baby's body temperature exceeds 39℃, it is considered a high fever and antipyretics must be taken to reduce the fever, otherwise there is a risk of brain damage. Mothers must not take it lightly, closely observe the baby's condition, promptly report to the doctor, and try to use more effective fever-reducing methods. In addition, good care should be taken to prevent your baby from becoming dehydrated.