Patient's question:
What kind of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? Can a cold cause fetal malformation?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if a cold occurs in the early stages of pregnancy, especially influenza, the fetus is prone to central nervous system malformations, with anencephaly and spinal diseases having the highest incidence rates. Additionally, during this period, even if the pregnant woman does not exhibit obvious organ malformations, premature birth is more likely to occur.The temperature reading measured under the armpit should generally be increased by 0.5 degrees to represent the internal body temperature, and hospitals typically follow this practice. As long as the temperature is between 36.2-37.5, it is considered normal. Under normal circumstances, the human body can have a fluctuation of 0.5-1 degree daily. However, when measuring, it is essential to ensure the thermometer is held firmly for 10 minutes to guarantee accuracy. A shorter duration may result in inaccurate readings.