Patient's question:
Yesterday noon, I gave the baby a bath. The indoor temperature was 22 degrees, and I also turned on the electric heater. The baby was next to the radiator. Around 18:00 yesterday afternoon, when the baby woke up, they had a high fever with an armpit temperature of 38 degrees. I gave them An, and their temperature soon dropped. However, this morning when I woke up, the measured temperature was 37.7.Medical history and effectiveness: The baby has only been given An (half a bag) so far, and no allergic reactions have been observed.
What help is needed: I want to ask if the baby's high fever is related to the bath yesterday noon. What should the indoor temperature be when giving a baby a bath? What should I do? Should I seek medical attention? Thank you for your expertise.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby had a fever after the bath. It is likely that the baby was left out to dry during the bath, which triggered the fever. So, it is important to pay attention in the future.The room temperature was around 22 degrees Celsius during the bath, which is acceptable, but it is necessary to prepare the water and turn on the electric heater or bathroom heater, adjusting the water temperature properly. The baby is still small, so it's best for the baby's body to be able to step into the water. After bathing, wrap the baby in clothes immediately to prevent them from catching a cold, dry their hair, and drink some warm water.
If the baby has a cold and fever, just taking fever-reducing medicine is not enough. It is better to use some cold-relieving medication in conjunction. You can start with some traditional Chinese medicine, which has fewer side effects. Wishing you health and happiness.