Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 11 and a half months old.1. Her temperature was slightly elevated last night, and it was 37.5°C this morning.
2. At 1:20 PM, her temperature reached 38.8°C.
3. She is eating normally but is a bit sensitive to her food. She vomits if it's not the right time.
4. At 1:20 PM, she took fever-reducing medication, and her temperature initially dropped. However, at 5:00 PM, it was 38.2°C again.
Help Needed:
1. The instructions for the medication are very detailed, so I haven’t dared to give her other anti-inflammatory or cold medications.
2. The baby is too young. Do you have any good methods for treating this?
3. Some relatives suggested using Pu Dilan (Eupatorium fortunei), but the instructions for Pu Dilan don’t specify how to use it for infants. Can it be used? If so, how should it be taken?
Doctor's answer:
Fever should be addressed urgently. Apply cold compresses and sponge baths to lower the child's body temperature as quickly as possible. You can place a cold, damp towel on the forehead. Alternatively, use a waterproof plastic bag to hold ice cubes, wrapped in a dry towel, and apply it to the head and neck. For better results, you can also apply it to the armpits and groin. You can mix 75% alcohol with an equal amount of water to create a solution, then use a small towel to dampen it and wipe the head, neck, armpits, chest, back, and limbs. This advice is for the question "How to solve high fever in a 11-month-old child?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!