Question
The baby suddenly developed a high fever and diarrhea with blood strands. After taking fever-reducing medicine, the fever slightly subsided, but then it came back up. Even when being administered intravenous fluids, the baby is still feverish. How should we bring down the fever?
Answer
If a child has a high fever and diarrhea with blood strands, it could be toxic dysentery. It is advisable to take the child to the hospital for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis and start treatment as soon as possible to prevent further harm to the baby’s body. In the meantime, you can also try administering fever-reducing medication containing paracetamol or other fever-reducing ingredients, replenish fluids appropriately, and use warm water sponge baths or foot baths to help lower the fever.