Question
The baby has a high fever of 38 to 39 degrees Celsius and abdominal pain. What was the situation and effect of the treatment on December 6, 2009? Did taking fever medicine help? What symptoms should be observed?
Answer
The baby’s fever might be caused by a gastrointestinal condition. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a stool test to determine the cause. Simply using fever-reducing medicine at home may temporarily lower the fever but could lead to recurrence. Therefore, identifying the cause is crucial for effective treatment. If the baby’s temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is advisable not to use fever medicine and can instead opt for physical cooling methods, such as using fever-reducing patches.