After 5 days of hospitalization for newborn pneumonia, the baby has a fever. What should be done? The current temperature is 37.3 degrees, is this considered a fever?
A newborn constantly coughing is a common occurrence that doesn’t require treatment. This article explains why newborns cough and how to handle the situation.
Newborn seizures are a common but serious condition that requires immediate medical attention and the use of anticonvulsant medication.
Empyema cerebri is a severe intracranial infection often coexisting with purulent meningitis or brain abscess. Common pathogens include meningococcus, pneumococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae B. The baby was diagnosed at two months old and received treatment in the hospital.
What should be done when a newborn experiences right-sided body spasms?
How should parents handle the symptoms of mild seizures in newborns?
How to handle vomiting symptoms in newborns after a head injury
If a newborn at 20 days old experiences vomiting, it’s recommended to feed less frequently and in smaller portions, or to temporarily stop breastfeeding, to promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function. Resume the previous feeding method once improvement is noticed. If fever occurs, consider gastrointestinal flu and provide antiviral treatment. For temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, administer fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is advised to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination.
A newborn has been vomiting since birth, refusing to eat, and crying very little. Initially, the vomit was like coffee, later turning green and resembling bile. The abdomen is very bloated, and this has been going on for four days. What should be done?
For a six-month-old baby experiencing vomiting, it’s important to consider whether supplements of calcium, cod liver oil, and zinc are needed.
