Question
The baby, who is less than one year old, has been constantly running a fever, with the fever subsiding only briefly before it starts again. The baby eats dinner normally but cries continuously. What should be done for a five-month-old baby with a fever of 37.5 degrees?
Answer
You can give the baby plenty of warm water to drink and encourage more urination. Monitor the body temperature carefully, and you can also take a warm bath, but be cautious not to catch a cold, especially when sweating. You can take symptomatic oral medications, such as cooling drugs. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, oral fever-reducing medication is needed. If the high fever persists, it is necessary to visit the hospital for a follow-up examination, where the doctor will provide updated advice based on the current condition. In daily life, patients should balance their nutritional intake, engage in more aerobic exercises to strengthen their bodies, and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physique and speed up recovery.