Patient's question:
My baby is eight and a half months old. Over the past two days, she has a low-grade fever of 38.6°C or below, and she's also experiencing diarrhea—twice a day, once normal and once runny. She's just running a fever twice a day, without coughing or a runny nose. It's just that she has a fever twice a day. What could be the matter? Thank you! For the fever, we're using fever patches. There are no cold symptoms, so do we need to use cold medicine?Doctor's answer:
Dear Consultee,According to your description, if you have a fever but no cold symptoms, you don’t need to take cold medicine right now. You can drink more warm water, take your temperature frequently, and it is recommended to revisit the children's hospital for a follow-up check, including a blood test to identify the cause and provide targeted treatment.
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