Question
The baby, at 9 months old, has been running a fever for several days without relief. There have been similar situations before, but the baby recovered quickly after intravenous treatment. Parents are inquiring about the cause, whether they need to administer fever-reducing medication again, and if they should seek medical treatment and intravenous therapy once more.
Answer
The doctor recommends a routine blood test to confirm the cause of the fever and to administer either antibiotic or antiviral treatment based on the results. Fever-reducing medication can only temporarily alleviate symptoms and is not a definitive treatment. When dealing with high temperatures, oral fever-reducing medication or naproxen can be used, along with plenty of fluids and physical cooling methods to assist in the baby’s recovery.