Question
The 3.5-year-old girl was doing well for a week after being discharged from pneumonia, but suddenly, the baby’s appetite increased significantly, leading to indigestion. The stool is like sheep dung eggs. Last night her fever was 38.6 degrees Celsius, and today noon it reached 39.6 degrees Celsius. She used a fever-reducing suppository, and it took nearly an hour for the temperature to drop below 39 degrees.
Answer
The baby suddenly has an increased appetite and defecates with sheep dung-like stool. It is more likely due to insufficient water intake and dry food. It is recommended to give more plain water and eat more foods rich in fiber such as celery, chives, bananas, etc. Circular abdominal massage can help improve intestinal peristalsis and facilitate bowel movement. The fever-reducing suppository is not as effective as oral medication. If the temperature does not drop after half an hour, consider taking ibuprofen suspension orally for fever reduction, and give more plain water and wipe with warm water.