Question
Discovered fever around 8:30 p.m. on the 24th, with a body temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius. No other symptoms, and the baby’s mental state is also good. Previous treatment and effects: No medication was used at night, just cooled with warm water. The fever persisted until the next day. Bought antipyretic drugs and oral liquid for clearing heat and detoxifying. After taking the antipyretic drugs, the fever subsided. Several hours later, it rose again. The highest temperature reached 38 degrees Celsius. After taking antipyretic drugs, the baby was cool with sweat on the body. What help do you want: What causes this kind of fever? What medication would be better to take? Recommend further blood routine tests to rule out inflammation and infectious causes of fever symptoms. For fever, cooling measures should be taken to keep the room temperature below 30°C. Measures such as placing ice cubes indoors, using electric fans, or air conditioning can be used. Physical cooling can be achieved by wiping with 30% alcohol, placing ice packs in the groin, armpits, and neck, or using cooling beds or cold mattresses. Use 12.5 to 25 mg of analgesic every 4 to 6 hours. Chinese herbal medicines such as Bovet’s Warming Heart Pills or Scutellaria barbata injection can also be used.
Answer
Based on the description, the baby may have been infected with a virus or bacteria causing fever. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for blood routine tests to determine the cause. In terms of reducing fever, antipyretic drugs and physical cooling methods can be used. At the same time, maintain a cool indoor environment using ice packs, electric fans, etc. If the baby has other symptoms such as coughing or runny nose, other medications may be necessary. It is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.