Question
A newborn is less than a month old and has been experiencing repeated episodes of fever, accompanied by headaches and body aches. This situation has occurred three times. I want to know why this is happening.
Answer
Repeated fever in newborns is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. Simply using fever-reducing medication can only temporarily alleviate symptoms and not cure the root cause. It is recommended to undergo routine blood tests to determine the cause of the infection before treatment is initiated. Stay hydrated as well. Advice: If repeated fever indicates that inflammation is not controlled or if the antibiotic used is not suitable, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for treatment, or physical cooling methods can be employed to lower the temperature.