Question
A 4-year-old baby developed diarrhea with blood streaks on the 12th day after birth, which lasted for 14 days. After that, the baby started running a high fever, which has been ongoing for a month now. All routine checks have shown normal results. What could be the cause of this? How should we handle it?
Answer
Based on the provided information, it is suspected that the baby’s fever is caused by wind-cold. It is recommended to administer dispersing wind-cold medication, such as taking Jing Fang Bai Du Granules, and can be complemented with ginger and brown sugar water. Additionally, viral infections often lead to recurrent low-grade fevers, usually stopping replication after about a week, so there is no need to be overly concerned. Stay hydrated and ensure adequate rest. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use cold compresses on the forehead for physical cooling (temperature reduction), and if the temperature rises further, you can use fever-reducing medication. Fever is a process; if the baby’s mental state is poor or other abnormal symptoms occur, seek medical attention at a hospital immediately.