Question
The 10-month-old baby suddenly developed a high fever of 39.2 degrees last night, which was reduced after taking antipyretic medication. Today, the baby is normal during the day, but started to have a fever again of 37.3 degrees in the evening. The baby has taken antipyretic medication before, which temporarily reduced the fever, but the inflammation persisted, leading to a low-grade fever. What should be done now?
Answer
Based on the description of the condition, the baby’s fever may be caused by inflammation. Although taking antipyretic medication can temporarily lower the body temperature, if the inflammation is not resolved, the fever may persist. Overuse of antipyretic medication may be harmful to the baby’s health. It is recommended to bring the baby to the hospital for routine blood tests and testing for mycoplasma pneumoniae, as the baby is young and needs timely treatment to prevent it from progressing to pneumonia. The doctor may inquire about any other symptoms the baby may have. I hope this can resolve your concerns, and wish your baby a speedy recovery.