Question
My baby is five months old. After taking half a dose of fever-reducing medicine in the morning, the body temperature dropped to normal, but soon rose again to 38.5°C. Previous treatment and effects: doctor prescribed medication. Desired assistance: Why does the body temperature fluctuate?
Answer
The baby’s body temperature rose again after taking the fever-reducing medicine in the morning, which may be due to the disappearance of the drug effect. It is recommended to administer the medication again and encourage plenty of fluid intake. Fever due to a cold indicates inflammation in the body, which requires anti-inflammatory medication. The diet should also be light. A cold with fever generally takes three to five days to recover. If parents are not reassured, they can take their child to the hospital for a blood test. If the blood count is high, continue to take oral anti-inflammatory medicine; if the blood count is normal, take cooling and detoxifying medicine.