Question
Two days ago, the baby ate pomelos and stir-fried vegetables. Lately, their stool has been full of pomelos and vegetables. Now, the baby also has a slight fever, with the highest body temperature reaching 38.5 degrees. Last night, after giving the baby a bath, I applied a fever-reducing patch. This morning, the baby’s body temperature was 37.8 degrees. Is this fever related to eating the wrong things?
Answer
The baby’s condition is due to fever caused by gastrointestinal flu, which is usually triggered by catching a cold, eating cold and raw foods, unclean diet, or overeating. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and fever. The baby has a history of consuming cold and unclean foods, so this fever may be related to diet. It is recommended to give the baby Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules and Baohe Pill, and pay attention to keeping warm and adjusting diet. Feed the baby easily digestible foods, in small portions but more frequently, and avoid eating cold and unclean foods as well as spicy and irritating foods. Adjust clothing according to the weather changes to avoid catching a cold. I hope this helps!