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What should I do if my child has a fever and keeps crying?

2025-10-24 06:39:30 Mother and baby

What should I do if my child has a fever and keeps crying?

Recently, the topic of children's health has been very popular on major social platforms and parenting forums, especially the issue of "children with fever and crying", which has triggered extensive discussions. This article will start fromCause analysis, countermeasures, precautionsThree aspects, combined with hot topic data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days, provide parents with practical suggestions.

1. Common causes of crying in children with fever

What should I do if my child has a fever and keeps crying?

Reason typeSpecific performanceProportion (discussed data in the past 10 days)
Infectious diseasesColds, flu, hand, foot and mouth disease, etc.42%
vaccination reactionLow-grade fever within 24 hours after vaccination18%
Teething discomfortRed and swollen gums with low-grade fever15%
Heat stroke/dehydrationCaused by high temperature environment in summer10%
other reasonsAllergies, overdressing, etc.15%

2. Graded response measures

Based on the statistics of pediatrician online consultation data in the past 10 days, it is recommended to adopt the following hierarchical treatment plan:

body temperature rangeRecommended actionsThings to note
37.3-38℃Physical cooling + observationMonitor body temperature every 2 hours
38.1-38.9℃Oral antipyretics + physical coolingRecord medication time
Above 39℃seek medical attention immediatelyBe wary of febrile seizures

3. Practical Guide to Physical Cooling

The most popular physical cooling methods under the recent Douyin topic "#Parenting Tips":

methodOperational pointsEffectiveness Rating (Parent Feedback)
Warm water bathWipe the large blood vessels with warm water at 32-34℃4.8/5
Use of antipyretic patchAvoid eyes and stick to forehead/neck4.5/5
Foot warmthWear thin socks to promote heat dissipation4.2/5

4. Correction of common misunderstandings among parents

Based on the recent discussion data on the Weibo topic #Parenting Misunderstandings, we have sorted out the frequently used wrong practices:

1.alcohol bath: Nearly 30% of parents still have this understanding, which may actually lead to alcohol poisoning
2.Cover sweat to reduce fever: Infants and young children have imperfect body temperature regulation function, which can easily lead to febrile convulsions.
3.Alternate medication: Mixing acetaminophen and ibuprofen may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys

5. When is it necessary to seek medical treatment?

Based on recent admission data from the emergency departments of major hospitals, the following situations require immediate medical attention:

• Fever in infants under 3 months old
• High fever that lasts for more than 24 hours
• Convulsions, vomiting, rash
• Listlessness or unusual irritability
• Significant decrease in urine output

6. Emotional soothing techniques

Xiaohongshu’s top 3 popular soothing methods:
1.Vertical hug and pat on the back: Hold the baby upright and pat the back gently to relieve discomfort.
2.white noise soothing: Hair dryer/running water sound simulates uterine environment
3.touch massage: Gently massage abdomen and limbs

Finally, I would like to remind parents that the summer flu season is currently at its peak (the latest warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). It is recommended to maintain indoor ventilation and avoid taking children to crowded places. If the symptoms persist, you should consult a professional doctor through the Internet hospital in time.

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