Patient's question:
Medical History: Postpartum fever in April, initially low-grade, followed by chills and high fever. During the high fever, mental state remained stable. In July, hospitalization showed all tests normal, followed by discharge for observation. Steroids were used to control body temperature, later self-reduced dosage, and finally stopped medication in February, with no fever for half a year.Current General Condition: Low-grade fever of 37.6°C has reappeared recently, lasting about a week. Symptoms include dry mouth, sore throat, thick white tongue coating, no other discomforts. Upon waking, shortness of breath and weakness are noticeable, but after getting up, no fatigue is felt, though slight heaviness in the body is present. Two days before falling ill, I consumed lamb, as I have a heat-sensitive constitution. No significant weight loss has been observed.
Doctor's answer:
1. Eat some cooling vegetables, such as bitter melon. Bitter melon is quite bitter, so you can first blanch it in salt water. Add a little salt while blanching, then rinse it with cool water before cooking to reduce the bitterness. Other cooling vegetables include tomatoes and others.2. Pay close attention to oral hygiene. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth diligently every morning, before bed, and after meals. If necessary, gently brush your tongue with a toothbrush or a clean towel. Chew food slowly; drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables, fruits, and beans; maintain a regular lifestyle, keep a cheerful mood; and engage in more physical exercise.
3. If you have thick white tongue coating and feel overheated, drink more water to help eliminate toxins in your body. Note that fruit juice cannot replace plain water—plain water is the best beverage.