Question
My two-and-a-half-year-old baby has developed pustules on their buttocks again and is now running a fever. What should I do to bring down the fever? They just fell and hit their bottom while playing, and I’m not sure how to cool them down.
Answer
The pustules on your baby’s buttocks, accompanied by a fever, are primarily due to inflammation. It’s important to start anti-infection treatment promptly. I suggest giving your baby some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If their body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use warm water to bathe them. If their temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can give them some fever-reducing medication. Pay attention to have your baby drink plenty of water, and take them to the hospital’s surgical department for treatment as soon as possible. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.