Question
An infant has been running a fever for two days, and although the fever subsided after taking medication, it recurred. Today, the baby is experiencing whole-body tremors, red and swollen eyes, and is listless. This is the first time the fever has been so severe, and the stool color is abnormal, appearing black and green. What could be the cause? Immediate treatment and assistance are needed.
Answer
Based on the described symptoms, the baby’s high fever may be caused by other underlying conditions. Fever is a symptom of various diseases, and simply bringing down the fever does not necessarily mean the illness has been cured. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the disease causing the fever in order to truly resolve the fever. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen suspension or acetaminophen extended-release tablets can be used to reduce fever, or a warm water wipe can be used to lower body temperature. Additionally, fever-reducing patches applied to the forehead can help lower body temperature and protect the brain.