Question
How should I care for my child who has acute gastroenteritis? Last night, they started having diarrhea and seem less energetic. This morning, they began to have a fever along with vomiting. We went to the hospital this afternoon and received intravenous fluids. By the evening, when we got home and took their temperature again, it was still high, reaching 39.2 degrees. We gave them some Merilin and they fell asleep, but they were very weak. I want to know what to do if they still have a fever at night? My child had pneumonia before, could the high fever trigger pneumonia now? Additionally, how should we care for them if they have a fever at night?
Answer
Disease Analysis: Hello, based on your description, it is considered that your baby might be suffering from gastroenteritis. Guidance: It is recommended that when your baby has a fever, you should reduce their clothing and bedding, and encourage them to drink more warm water. If they have a fever again at night, and it has been more than 4 hours since the last fever episode, and their body temperature reaches 38.5 degrees, you can give them Merilin for fever reduction treatment again. If their body temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees, you can use warm water to wipe their entire body for physical cooling. Once a fever occurs, you should frequently monitor your baby’s body temperature.