Question
The 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite, with no significant abnormalities. However, she occasionally trembles. Should dexamethasone be used after the fever subsides?
Answer
You can first use alcohol for a bath to reduce the fever, then investigate the cause of the fever. There are many reasons for fever, the most common being infection, followed by connective tissue disease, malignant tumors, and others. It’s not advisable to rush into medication.