Patient's question:
The baby is only 8 months old and keeps suddenly having fever without any warning signs. It's always low-grade fever. Every time I use the infant fever-reducing suppository rectally, he feels better, but then he gets fever again later that day. There are no other symptoms except for the fever. I'm thinking of taking him to the hospital, but when we get there, his fever disappears. I'm really at a loss. Just now, after using the fever-reducing suppository, he broke out in a full-body sweat, and I don't know what to do. His clothes are all soaked. Should I add more clothes or give him a quick bath, but I'm afraid he'll catch a cold from the sweat. It's even a bit cold in the morning today!Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,First of all, your description of the issue isn’t very clear. Is the fever intermittent over a long period, or just for the past one or two days? If it’s just for the past one or two days, it’s usually not a problem—it’s quite normal. The fever comes and goes, and when it subsides, it proves that the condition hasn’t been fully controlled yet.
The above content is the complete answer to the question: "What could be the reason for my baby’s sudden fever without any prior symptoms, who is only 8 months old?" I hope the patient can soon be free from illness and recover quickly. Good luck!