Question
The one-year-old baby started having a fever five days ago, with the highest temperature reaching 39 degrees. The baby went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and small blisters were found in the throat. The fever has started to subside last night. However, the baby had another fit of jumping during the afternoon nap last night, occurring every few minutes. What could be the cause? What should be done? I am really worried, please help! Thank you!
Answer
① Generally speaking, the baby is likely suffering from calcium deficiency and can be treated with medication to adjust calcium levels. Recommendations include taking calcium gluconate oral solution, and after the fever subsides, adjusting to a light diet and drinking plenty of water. ② Check if there are blisters on the hands and feet, excluding hand, foot, and mouth disease. Simple throat blisters are indicative of herpangina, caused by viral infection. Antiviral medication is needed, along with the use of ribavirin spray externally. Generally, viral infections last for several days.