Question
What should I do if my 5-month-old baby has been running a low fever for the past few days?
Answer
- Physiological low fever: Common during women’s menstrual periods or pregnancy.
- Seasonal low fever: Often seen in summer, accompanied by fatigue and decreased appetite, which naturally resolves in autumn.
- Environmental low fever: Approximately 10% of people working in high-temperature environments experience low fever.
- Neurofunctional low fever: Mainly seen in young adults aged 20-30, with body temperatures 0.3°C to 0.5°C lower than average, which may last for several months to several years with a good prognosis.