Patient's question:
The baby had a slight cold and cough a few days ago. I made him drink some medicine, but today I noticed his eyes were a bit dull, he didn't want to eat anything, and didn't want to move. I took his temperature, and it was 38.3 degrees. After seeing the doctor, I came back and wanted to give him an egg to replenish his strength, but his grandmother said that children with fever shouldn't eat eggs.What kind of help do you need: Can children with fever eat eggs?
Doctor's answer:
Babies with fever should not eat steamed eggs. For feverish patients (especially children), eating eggs can increase body heat, and if this heat cannot dissipate, it will be like adding fuel to the fire, making the fever worse.When children are sick, it’s best to feed them easily digestible foods, such as porridge, milk powder, or vegetables. Steamed eggs are not very easy to digest, so it’s better to wait until they recover before eating them. If the child strongly dislikes eating, start with a small amount. If they don’t vomit, they can eat a bit more. Meats and other hard-to-digest foods should be avoided for now.
If the temperature is below 38.5°C, it’s necessary to take fever-reducing medication. The safest options are ibuprofen suspension or acetaminophen. If the temperature is not above 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, such as bathing the body with lukewarm water until the temperature drops below 37°C.
The above advice is for the question, "Can children with fever eat eggs?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!