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. Could you please tell me what a one-month-old baby should eat when they have a fever?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, in this case, it is generally not necessary to take fever-reducing medication for low-grade fever in babies, as physical cooling can be used. If the baby is restless during sleep, it may be due to calcium deficiency, and it is recommended to supplement with cod liver oil. There are four indicators to determine if jaundice is severe:(1) Severe jaundice, with a peak total bilirubin level exceeding 229 μmol/L, or over 250 μmol/L for premature infants.
(2) Jaundice recurs repeatedly after fading, with a rapid daily increase in jaundice levels.
(3) Prolonged jaundice duration, with premature infants exceeding 3 weeks and full-term infants exceeding 14 days being abnormal.
(4) Jaundice appears not only on the face and torso but also on the forearms, palms, soles of the hands, and soles of the feet, indicating a more serious condition.
Some babies may have rosy skin at birth, but after breastfeeding for a short time, their skin turns yellow and does not fade quickly. However, the baby is able to eat, sleep well, and is in good spirits. Tests show that bilirubin levels are usually below 20 mg per 100 mL of blood. The baby's liver and spleen are also normal in size.