Question
What should I do when my 11-month-old baby keeps having a fever? She started with a high fever yesterday, and after applying a fever-reducing patch and taking the medicine called Meilin, the fever subsided but then came back again. I want to know how to properly treat and ensure that she gets better without recurring episodes.
Answer
The causes of pediatric fevers are quite diverse, and in clinical diagnosis, they can be categorized into infectious and non-infectious, with infectious causes being more common. Fever is one of the most common infectious causes. It’s essential to first identify the cause of the fever and address it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to febrile convulsions in infants, so it’s also necessary to control the body temperature. The main approach is to use medication for cooling ( cooling - temperature reduction) and physical methods for cooling down, and it’s best to use medication under a doctor’s guidance.