Question
What should I do if my one-year-old baby has a high fever for a whole day? Since last night, the temperature has reached 38.7 degrees. The doctor diagnosed it as fever due to internal heat, with a slight inflammation of the throat, no coughing or runny nose, and only prescribed one bottle of ibuprofen. The temperature slightly dropped last night, but rose again to over 39.7 degrees in the late night and this morning. The doctor did not prescribe any other medication, only suggesting the use of fever-reducing medicine and giving the baby antelope horn water. However, the temperature did not drop in the afternoon. In this situation, should I focus on using ibuprofen, or do I need to use other medications? Should I reduce the baby’s clothing? My mother-in-law always dresses the baby very warmly, and I think the baby should wear one less layer, but she worries that the baby might catch a cold.
Answer
When a baby has recurrent fever, I recommend undergoing routine blood tests, as common causes often include throat inflammation. Treatment can include oral amoxicillin clavulanate potassium granules and Shuanghuanglian oral liquid. I hope the baby can recover soon. These are my suggestions for the question “How to Handle a Baby Over One Year Old with a High Fever,” and I hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you and your family health.