Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby is five months old. In the morning, he ate half of the fever-reducing medicine, and his temperature dropped to normal. Just now, it has risen to 38.5.Treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor prescribed some medication.
What kind of help do you need: Why is there a fluctuation in the temperature, going up and down?
Doctor's answer:
The child took fever-reducing medication this morning, and their temperature has risen again. It seems the effect of the fever-reducing medication has worn off. They can now focus on eating and should drink more water.If the child has a cold and fever, it indicates the presence of inflammation. They should be treated with anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, their diet should be light. A cold with fever typically resolves within three to five days.
If parents are concerned, they can take the child to the hospital for a blood test. If the blood test results are high, they can continue oral anti-inflammatory medication. If the blood test results are normal, they can take some heat-clearing and detoxifying medications.