Patient's question:
The eight-month-old baby has had high fever for two consecutive days, and it was low-grade fever each time. They also vomit when eating complementary foods. Sometimes the baby's chest feels like it's bulging. The baby's mental state is still okay. Their abdomen is also watery. What should I do?Past treatment and effectiveness: The baby took fever-reducing medicine (Motrin) and medication for nausea and vomiting. They also took Xiyanping.
What assistance is needed: What is the actual reason for the baby's high fever? Will the illness be cured just by taking fever-reducing medicine?
Doctor's answer:
This recurring fever in children may be due to symptoms caused by infectious diseases. Since it has been confirmed at the hospital as viral fever, timely symptomatic treatment is necessary.Recommendations:
It is recommended to provide antipyretic medication for symptomatic treatment, such as:
Lianhua Qingye Granules, and can also be supplemented with herbs like Banlangen and Qingre Ling.
Rest and increased fluid intake should be maintained. If necessary, promptly visit the outpatient department of a local hospital for follow-up. Under the guidance of a doctor, appropriate antibiotics like Cefixime may be prescribed for symptomatic treatment.
For acute fever, ibuprofen can be used for fever reduction.