A child has a fever of 38.5 degrees and is seeking advice on how to handle the high fever without treatment. The child only slept for a day without taking any medication.

When you have a fever of 39 degrees, you can use alcohol-based sponge baths to lower the temperature and further investigate the cause of the fever.

Considering the child’s fever may be related to incomplete resolution of lymph node inflammation, it is recommended to continue treatment and suggest physical cooling or medication for fever reduction. In case of necessity, seek further medical treatment.

Fever for several days, with intermittent episodes despite taking antipyretics; may require further examination

Can breastfeeding continue during fever, and questions about the use of fever-reducing drugs and feeding intervals

After a baby has a fever for three days and then the fever subsides, followed by the appearance of rashes on the chest and back, along with headaches, redness around the eyes and neck, decreased appetite, and restlessness, it may be a sign of infantile exanthema, and it is important to pay attention to the child’s spirit and appetite.

Seeking advice on how to handle a child’s fever for three days with elevated C-reactive protein levels

Recommendations for Handling a Three-Year-Old Eight-Month-Old Boy’s Fever

If your fever exceeds 39 degrees and persists, it’s advisable to undergo a further blood routine check, possibly requiring an increase in the use of symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, and ensuring that the dosage of traditional Chinese medicine is sufficient.

Fever over 39 degrees with vomiting, body temperature only dropped to 36.3 degrees after taking antipyretics. Is this normal?