Patient's question:
Medical Description: Hello, my child is just over 20 days old. I feel his head is a bit hotter than ours, and I thought he might have a fever. However, I took his temperature with a thermometer, and it was almost 37 degrees. Could you please explain what this could be? Medical History and Effectiveness: He has not seen a doctor yet. Desired Help: Could you please tell me if my child is healthy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you use medication to forcibly lower the temperature before confirming the cause of the illness, it is equivalent to supporting the pathogenic effect of the pathogen, making the child sicker. Moreover, children with fever need to rest in bed. The indoor environment should be quiet, with a moderate temperature (18°C–25°C), good ventilation, and clothing should not be too thick. If the child sweats a lot, it is important to change their clean clothes promptly and wipe them with warm water.It is recommended that when a child has a fever, their metabolism accelerates, and the consumption of nutrients increases significantly. At the same time, the consumption of body fluids also increases noticeably. Additionally, during fever, the secretion of digestive fluids decreases, gastrointestinal peristalsis slows down, and digestive function is significantly weakened. Therefore, the diet for children with fever should prioritize providing sufficient fluids, replenishing a large amount of vitamins and minerals, and supplying a moderate amount of calories and protein. The diet should mainly consist of liquid and semi-liquid foods.