Patient's question:
The baby has fever that comes and goes, sometimes startling. The temperature ranges from 37.2 to 38.9°C, and the baby is reluctant to drink formula milk. Additionally, the baby has thrush. My baby is 4.5 months old and has had a fever of 38.2°C since yesterday afternoon, now it's up to 39°C. [Digestive Relief and Fever Reduction Candy]What kind of help do you want: How can the condition improve?
Doctor's answer:
The child mentioned above has been experiencing these symptoms in April, with fever. It is possible that it may be a case of upper respiratory infection, so active treatment is required.1. The child with fever should go to the hospital for a blood test to determine whether it is a viral or bacterial infection, so that symptomatic treatment can be administered.
2. The child should be given more fluids and attention should be paid to physical cooling, such as using warm towels to wipe the body. Avoid covering the child.
3. The child may have a poor appetite when sick. If there is thrush, use baking soda to clean the mouth and pay attention to sterilizing the milk bottle.
4. If the temperature is below 38.5°C and physical cooling is ineffective, fever-reducing medication can be taken, such as Tylenol.