Patient's question:
It's good but not as lively as before, everything else is normal. It might be due to catching a cold from the bath yesterday. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: drinking plain water. What kind of assistance do you need: what are some health care methods at home that don't require going to the hospital...Doctor's answer:
One of the common symptoms in children, many diseases can cause high fever, which is a defensive response when ill. Dietary care during a child's fever is very important. Under normal circumstances, children consume more water than adults, and this is even more pronounced when they have a fever. During the process of taking medication to reduce fever, they lose a significant amount of water and salt, increasing urine output and interfering with the excretion of toxins from the body. Therefore, children with high fever should first be supplied with adequate water, and secondly, they need to digest various nutrients.Recommendations: For infants under six months old, if they are originally breastfed, they should continue exclusively. Breast milk is easier to absorb, ensuring nutritional supply, and it contains 87% water, which can help digest fluids. For artificially fed infants, they can be given diluted skim milk, such as 2 or 3 parts milk plus 1 part water (2:1 or 3:1), with intake proportional to their usual amount. Although the actual amount of milk consumed may increase, the digestion of fluids is more beneficial for absorption and metabolism. During a fever, it is best to drink plain boiled water, or you can also mix some fresh fruit juice appropriately to provide the body with the necessary vitamin C. The amount of water intake should be maintained to ensure normal urine output and moist lips, without excessive consumption.
The above advice is for the question "What should be done at home if a six-month-old baby has a slightly high fever?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!