Patient's question:
The baby is 11 and a half months old. It has had a fever for two days, with temperatures reaching over 39 degrees Celsius. The baby was taken to the hospital, but the fever didn't subside. Later, acupuncture was used on the abdomen, and the temperature returned to normal. However, the baby is vomiting everything it eats and not eating anything, with no appetite. Many small red spots have been noticed on its body, and it lacks energy, always sleeping. It wakes up for a few minutes and then falls back asleep.Doctor's answer:
The child's condition is likely caused by a cold or other respiratory illness. Fever itself interferes with the child's ability to absorb nutrients. Current treatment should focus on rehydration, antiemetics, and nutritional support. Do not feed the child further, as this may alleviate the nausea.Since a physical examination cannot be conducted to understand the child's detailed condition, it is recommended to take the child to the pediatric department of a hospital for a follow-up visit. The doctor should perform a physical examination and adjust the treatment plan accordingly before guiding rehydration, antiemetics, and nutritional support. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, temporary use of fever-reducing suppositories can be given for fever relief.