Question
A 6-month-old baby has a fever of about 38.5-38.8 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and a body temperature of about 37.2 degrees Celsius in the morning. No cause for the fever was found during hospitalization and examination at Tianjin Children’s Hospital.
Answer
The fever may be caused by tonsillitis, and can be treated with a sufficient course of antibiotics. Additionally, some traditional Chinese medicine can be used to alleviate symptoms. In daily life, it is advisable to avoid spicy, cold, and other irritating foods. If the aforementioned treatments are ineffective, it may be necessary to consider tonsillectomy.