Question
The newborn’s body temperature has reached 37.5 degrees, showing symptoms of lack of energy, decreased appetite, and restless sleep. There are no significant changes in bowel movements. This condition started three days ago and may be due to catching a cold. How should I handle the newborn’s fever situation?
Answer
Hello, based on the described symptoms, your baby is showing abnormal mental state and decreased appetite. It is recommended to conduct a routine blood test for your baby to confirm the presence of bacterial infection. Firstly, low-grade fever usually suggests a viral infection, but if accompanied by poor mental and appetite, the possibility of bacterial infection should be ruled out. Secondly, if the baby’s body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, it is generally recommended to use fever-reducing medications such as Qingkailing Oral Solution or Antelope Horn Granules. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, it is advisable to actively administer Western medicine such as Nimesulide to control the temperature and prevent complications caused by high fever.