Question
Why does an 11-month-old child keep shivering intermittently?
Answer
Shivering in a 11-month-old child may be due to an inflammatory response caused by an upper respiratory tract infection, which can trigger a sensitive response in the body’s temperature center, leading to shivering symptoms. It is advised for parents to closely monitor their child’s condition and promptly take them to the hospital for routine blood tests to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. The doctor may recommend further tests, such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood culture, and mycoplasma and chlamydia tests, to rule out other potential diseases. In terms of treatment, in addition to anti-inflammatory medications, it may also be necessary to administer medications that aid digestion. For severe cases, traditional Chinese medicine may also be considered as an auxiliary treatment. Generally speaking, the prognosis is usually good.