Is it good to give children enemas to reduce their fevers?

Children with fever are not recommended to use enema to reduce fever, now almost not used in clinical practice, because it may damage the mucous membrane of the rectum, intestinal bleeding, and even lead to gastric perforation and death of the child. If a child’s fever does not exceed 38.5 ℃, try to prioritize physical cooling, i.e., the use of warm water towels to wipe the child’s palms, feet, armpits, groin, elbow socket and other locations, but also to give the child a warm bath to assist in reducing fever. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, you can use ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other antipyretic drugs to lower the temperature, while paying attention to rehydration to avoid saline electrolyte disorders. If the baby is feverish, it is recommended not to use enema to reduce temperature, which may not only lead to rectal mucosal damage, but also gastric perforation and induce intestinal infection. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.