Patient's question:
Since yesterday afternoon, I've had a fever. Initially, it was 37.5°C, but by the evening, it rose to 38.7°C. Then, during the night, the temperature slightly decreased. The child has been sleepy and kept wanting to breastfeed. They've also drunk quite a bit of water, though they haven't cried much. Their cheeks are flushed from the fever, and they need to be held while sleeping. By this morning, the temperature had returned to normal.Doctor's answer:
A child having a fever is a symptom or phenomenon, a signal that the baby's body is uncomfortable, but it is not a disease. If the baby has a low-grade fever of around 38 degrees Celsius and is still in good spirits, there is no need to rush to take the baby to the doctor. You can first provide care at home. There is no need to give the baby fever-reducing medication; simply purchase liquid food and water. Allowing the baby to recover naturally can actually enhance the baby's immunity.