Question
The 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. She has no significant abnormalities, but she sometimes shivers. Can Huoxiang Zhengqi Water be applied to the baby’s navel area to cool down the fever?
Answer
If the baby has a fever, make sure she drinks plenty of water, monitor her body temperature, and if it does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use a warm cloth to wipe her body (i.e., physical cooling), and if it exceeds that, you should combine physical cooling with taking medication or applying a fever-reducing patch. We know that pediatric neurological diseases can have a significant impact on children. If not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression can be rapid, posing great harm to the child. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to their child’s situation and seek treatment in a timely manner.