Author - Dr. Devesh Aggarwal

MBBS, DCH

Consultant-Paediatric

Effective Fever Management: 8 Tips Every Parent Should Know 

Introduction

When it comes to children, parents are extremely concerned about their health. Sometimes they might be awakened in the middle of the night and notice the forehead of their child is too hot to touch. The first thing that comes to mind in such cases is to visit the best child specialist in sector 57 Gurgaon. Dr Devesh Aggarwal, MBBS, DCH, Consultant-Paediatrics, however, suggests managing symptoms at home instead of running to a doctor in the middle of the night. If the temperature of your child is constantly at its peak, do not hesitate to visit a doctor at the earliest. The common symptoms, however, can be managed at home. 

Effective Fever Management: 8 Tips Every Parent Should Know 

Here are some tips that can help you manage the fever of your child: 

1. Let Them Rest 

Any type of activity can raise the body temperature of your child. Hence, getting ample sleep is important to fight fever-causing viruses. If, however, you notice that the fever is accompanied by shortness of breath or any other unusual symptom, visit the best child specialist in Gurgaon at the earliest. 

2. Sufficient Hydration 

Fever can lead to fluid loss and dehydration. Hence, it is important to drink plenty of fluids and water to keep the body hydrated. 

3. Cool Environment 

Keeping the room temperature cool and sleeping with a light blanket and help your child relax and feel cooler. 

4. Light Clothing 

When in fever, you must get your child dressed in light clothes since lighter clothing can also have a cooling effect. A study has shown that warm clothing can increase the body temperature of your child even when they are not sick. Hence, make sure that the clothes are light. 

5. Tepid Sponging 

Place a cool, damp washcloth on your child’s forehead and the back of their neck to make them feel better. You can also give them a tepid sponge bath in high-heat areas including armpits and groin. Wearing lighter clothes, a cool environment, and tepid sponging together can help your child lower the temperature. 

6. Over the Counter Medicine to Reduce Fever 

Fever can be uncomfortable for your child. In such cases, you can try giving them an over-the-counter medicine to reduce body temperature. 

7. Give them a Hot Drink 

Fever also affects the palate and makes it difficult to eat. If your child refuses to eat, give them a hot cup of milk or turmeric milk to keep the body full. 

 8. Give Oral Rehydration Solution  

 If you notice diarrhoea along with fever, give your child an oral rehydration solution. This will not only restore the electrolyte balance but will also help in managing fever. 

 When to Visit a doctor? 

 All kids get a fever from time to time, and in most cases, they are back to the normal routine within a day or two. As a parent, you must make your child feel comfortable, follow the above tips, and watch their symptoms throughout. You should, however, visit the best paediatrician in sector 55 Gurgaon at the earliest, if you notice: 

1. A temperature higher than 100.4°F (38°C). 

2. The child develops other symptoms along with fever such as diarrhoea, vomiting, or rash. 

3. Extreme sickness. 

4. Extreme dehydration. 

5. A rash. 

 If you wish to consult the top paediatrician in the city, you can consult Dr Devesh Aggarwal at the Motherhood Hospitals.