Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. How should I handle a high fever in an eight-month-old baby?Doctor's answer:
High fever above 38.5 degrees, please immediately have a doctor confirm whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection. For viral infections, use antiviral drugs (e.g., ribavirin); for bacterial infections, use antibiotics (e.g., cephalosporins). Don't rush to reduce the fever—fever is just a symptom; the key is to identify the root cause.Hello, considering the symptoms may be caused by a cold, it is recommended to use ibuprofen and Motrin to reduce the fever and treat the condition, while also combining anti-inflammatory medication. Make sure to give the child plenty of fluids.