What should I do if a child has a fever at night and there is no medicine available?
Disease description:
Last night, my baby suddenly started running a fever at midnight, but we don't have any medicine at home. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
When a child has a fever at night and no medication is available, physical cooling methods can be used. Keep the room well-ventilated to lower the ambient temperature. Wipe the child's forehead, armpits, groin, and other areas with a warm, damp towel to help dissipate heat. At the same time, encourage the child to drink plenty of water to replenish body fluids and promote sweating and urination, which can aid in reducing the fever. If the child continues to have a high fever or symptoms do not improve, seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying treatment.
