Patient's question:
The child is 2 years and 3 months old. Last night at 2 a.m., they had a fever of 38.7°C. They didn't cooperate with physical cooling methods and didn't take any fever-reducing medication. Later, their temperature dropped to 38.1°C. Just now, they measured it at 38°C. Should we still focus on careful observation?Doctor's answer:
The baby has a fever, either from a viral infection or a bacterial infection, and must take medication. I expect you to give the baby Antiviral Oral Liquid and Pu Dilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid, plus Children's Cold Powder. Then, pay attention to drinking more water, regularly monitor the temperature, and take fever-reducing medication (ibuprofen) if the temperature drops below 38.5 degrees. This is the advice for the question "Child is 2 years and 3 months, had a fever of 38 degrees at 2 a.m. yesterday," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!