Question
My child has been very disobedient lately, crying and fussing, and now has a fever. The hospital examination didn’t yield any results. How should I bring down my baby’s fever?
Answer
A baby’s fever can be caused by many diseases, especially infections (bacteria, viruses, etc.), which are the most common. In cases where the fever is not too high, treatment should not be solely aimed at lowering the fever without identifying the cause. However, some physical methods of cooling can be used to alleviate symptoms. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system infection, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment and pay attention to the child’s diet, avoiding irritating and cold foods. At the same time, good hygiene habits should be maintained, and gastric decompression tubes can be used.