Question
The baby’s fever reached 40 degrees, and after receiving infusion treatment in the afternoon, it dropped to 38 degrees. However, it fevered up again to 39.8 degrees at night. The baby feels hot in the first half of the night but very cold, and then feels cold in the second half of the night but very hot.
Answer
The common cold is a frequent disease with no specific cure at present, so it can only be treated symptomatically and allowed to heal naturally. Fever may be caused by infection, so attention should be paid to whether there are symptoms in the respiratory and digestive systems. It is recommended to go to the hospital for routine blood tests and C-reactive protein tests. According to the test results, oral antibiotics or antiviral drugs can be taken for treatment. Drink plenty of warm water, and if the body temperature is below 38.5℃, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken.