Patient's question:
1-year-old baby, dry cough 7-8 times + diarrhea, went to the hospital today for a thorough blood test, and was diagnosed with gastroenteritis. They received intravenous glucose and saline, and also took saline and probiotics. The baby is still lethargic and developed a fever when they returned home at night. What should I do? Can they take fever-reducing medication? Their stomach already feels uncomfortable, will taking fever-reducing medication make it worse?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, if the baby's body temperature is below 38.5°C, it is necessary to take fever-reducing medication. It is recommended that you can also apply fever-reducing patches for physical cooling. It is essential to drink plenty of hot water to prevent dehydration, and treatment also needs a process.The above is the advice for the question "1-year-old baby vomiting 7-8 times, loose stools, and fever," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!