Question
The baby is 1 year and 5 months old and started having a fever in the afternoon two days ago, reaching a high temperature of 38.9℃ at night. There was also occasional fever during the day, but the baby was still in good spirits and had occasional coughing. The baby had another fever of 38.9℃ last night, and after using a fever-reducing patch, the body temperature dropped to 37.7℃. What is going on?
Answer
According to your description, the baby has been diagnosed with a fever caused by a viral infection. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, maintain a light diet, and consider using symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Typically, it takes 3-5 days for the fever to be controlled, and recurring fevers are a normal part of the illness process.