Patient's question:
At 36 weeks pregnant, on January 31st morning, I started having high fever, with a peak temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. Blood tests showed 16,000 white blood cells. After taking penicillin for three days, there was no improvement. Besides a headache, I have no other symptoms, and it's not just the fever. However, no inflammation can be detected. Hello...Doctor's answer:
A faster heartbeat in the mother can slow down the fetal heartbeat, which may cause adverse interference to the fetus. Low-grade fever can also affect the uterus, leading to uterine contractions, resulting in premature birth or miscarriage, or even threatening the life of the fetus. It can also alleviate existing diseases in the pregnant woman.Recommendations: Most cold remedies are complex formulations containing multiple ingredients, such as Fast-acting Cold Capsules, Coldex, Contac, and Day & Night. These medications often contain antihistamines, which are not recommended during pregnancy. If there is no high fever or signs of infection, it is advisable to rest more and temporarily avoid medication. If high fever and inflammation are present, you can use relatively safer antipyretic drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as antelope horn injections or amoxicillin.
Lifestyle Care: It is important to pay attention to getting more rest, drinking plenty of warm water, opening windows for ventilation, increasing vitamin intake, and relying on the body's own resistance to recover.