How to handle a slightly feverish 9-month-old baby with low-grade fever?

Patient's question:

9-month-old baby, November 17th, at 9:00 PM, slightly feverish, measured temperature 36.5°C. Took a nap for 20 minutes, then cried and woke up wanting to be breastfed. At 3:00 AM, temperature was 37.3°C. At 5:00 AM, temperature was 36.1°C. On the 8th, carefully observed a white spot on the right side of the front teeth during the day. Spirit and appetite are normal. (On the 13th, after eating a little seaweed and shrimp paste, experienced dry cough, nausea, and vomiting (3 times a day). Unsure why the baby is feverish, crying, and restless during the nap now.)

Doctor's answer:

In your case, a general fever is usually a symptom caused by bacterial or viral infections. In this situation, you can first go to the hospital for a blood test. If the fever is severe, you can take fever-reducing medication. For severe nausea and vomiting, you can use these medications to treat it. This is the complete introduction for "How to deal with a slightly feverish 9-month-old baby with low-grade fever?" Finally, we wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.

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