Children with low fever hands and feet cold, that the baby is currently in the body temperature rise period, you can use hot towels hot compresses or rubbing hot hands and feet, you can also use warm water to soak the hands and feet, oral antipyretic medication if necessary. At the same time for the cause of fever treatment is also very important for the recovery of body temperature.
If the child has a low fever with cold hands and feet, it means that it is currently in the period of rising body temperature, you need to pay attention to the baby’s hands and feet to keep warm, you can use a hot towel hot compresses, rubbing or soaking in warm water and other ways, to promote the blood circulation of the ends of the limbs, in order to facilitate the dissipation of heat.
When the baby is ≥2 months of age, the body temperature reaches 38.5 ℃, or the fever causes the child to be uncomfortable and depressed (with obvious discomfort), antipyretic drugs, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can be given under the guidance of a doctor, with at least 6 hours between doses.
At the same time, the treatment of the cause of the disease is also very important for the recovery of body temperature, such as bacterial infection caused by respiratory tract infection, need to actively use antibacterial drugs such as cefaclor, cefdinir and other anti-infective treatment. If the fever is caused by viral infection, it can be treated with medicines such as Pediatric Cold and Flu Granules and Four Seasons Antiviral Combination.
All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. There are many other causes of low-grade fever in children, and it is recommended to consult a specialist for evaluation and treatment.