Question
A 22-month-old girl has been running a fever for 2 days, with the highest temperature reaching 39.2 degrees. She has taken fever-reducing medicine, and now her armpit temperature is 37°. There are small, pinpoint-like rashes on her face, chest, and back. She is crying, not eating or drinking. What should we do?
Answer
The baby’s condition is likely infantile roseola, and it’s best to have a doctor examine her. Pay attention to the care, appropriately hydrate the baby, and maintain the cleanliness and dryness of the affected skin areas. Ensure proper baby care, keep the diet light, and avoid seafood. If there is itching, you can take oral loratadine syrup for swelling and pain relief. Monitor her body temperature carefully. Actively implement digestion energy, lower immunity, and symptomatic treatment usually takes about three to five days to recover to normal.