Question
I suddenly developed a fever at night and I’m not sure if it’s because I caught a cold during the day. I took my temperature twice at night and it was 38.5 degrees. In the morning, I took it several times and it was 38.3 degrees and then 37.8 degrees. I had some cold medicine, ate bread and pumpkin cake, and then fell asleep. Just now, I took my temperature again and it was 37.9 degrees. Do I need to go to the hospital for this situation?
Answer
I’m glad to help you with this question. Based on the situation you described, repeated episodes of nighttime fever may be a sign of infectious fever. If your baby has a persistent high fever and is not feeling well, it is recommended that you take your baby to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible. I hope this advice is helpful to you, and wish you and your baby good health!