Patient's question:
Recently, the baby has been running a fever for a week. A few days ago, with high fever, he received two days of intravenous drips. In the past three days, he has had low-grade fever, with temperatures ranging between 37.3°C and 37.6°C at night.Medical history and effectiveness of treatment: None.
Expected assistance: I hope the experts can provide some advice?
Doctor's answer:
Babies usually have recurring fever, and if it's below 39 degrees, it's best to take them to the hospital for a doctor's diagnosis to determine the cause of the fever. Generally, doctors will recommend a blood test for the baby.When a child is feverish, if the temperature is below 38.5°C, it's best to opt for physical cooling methods, such as increasing fluid intake and applying warm water with alcohol for a bath.
All fever-reducing medications, such as paracetamol and compound aspirin, contain caffeine, phenacetin, and other ingredients, which have significant side effects. The nervous system suppression mechanism in infants and young children is not yet fully developed. Using these medications during high fever can easily lead to convulsions. Additionally, excessive sweating can cause weakness, and a buildup of free bilirubin in the blood may even lead to jaundice.