Question
These past few days have been very hot, and we’ve been eating more cold foods at home. My baby ate a lot of cold food yesterday, but started running a fever today and showing symptoms of fever. I would like to inquire about what to do if a baby gets a fever from eating cold food?
Answer
There are many causes of pediatric fever, mainly infectious and non-infectious, with the most common being the common cold. For fever, it is first necessary to identify the cause and treat accordingly. During the fever, it is important to control body temperature to avoid febrile convulsions. Medications or physical methods of cooling can be used, but it is recommended to do so under a doctor’s guidance.