Patient's question:
My baby is now seven and a half months old and has already grown eight teeth. This morning, I suddenly noticed symptoms of a fever. At the time, I measured his temperature, which was 37.8 degrees. In the morning, I gave him some water, and then measured it again, which was 37.3 degrees. My friend didn't feel at ease and bought him a fever-reducing patch for the head. At noon, I gave him a bath. Just now, I measured it again, and it was up to 38.6 degrees. He's had a fever all day and is also experiencing diarrhea. What methods should I take to resolve this?Past treatment history and effectiveness: First fever.
Doctor's answer:
The causes of fever in children are quite numerous, and clinical diagnosis can be divided into infectious and non-infectious, with infectious causes being more common. Common infectious causes include colds. For fever, it is essential to first identify the underlying cause and address it accordingly. High temperatures can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is also necessary to control the body temperature. This is primarily achieved through medication and physical cooling methods. Specific medications should ideally be used under the guidance of a doctor. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my 7-month-old baby has a fever?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!