Question
Why does a baby over one year old just have a high fever with no other symptoms? The baby seems normal in spirit. Previous treatment and its effects: Not paying much attention. Help needed: Want to know the cause.
Answer
The baby over one year old just has a high fever without any other symptoms, which could be due to tonsillitis, manifesting as a high fever. It is advisable to bring the baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for a re-examination, check the throat for inflammation, and conduct a blood test. An elevated white blood cell count indicates a bacterial infection, and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be taken. If it’s not bacterial, it could be viral infection, and the baby can take Pudendulan anti-inflammatory oral liquid while drinking plenty of water. For temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing medication like ibuprofen can be administered.