Patient's question:
Nasal discharge, hiccups, general weakness, body temperature around 37 degrees but sweating profusely after drinking water. Not feeling well last night, possibly due to catching a cold or infection. What kind of assistance is needed: How to solve it, can I take medicine? If I take medicine, I'm afraid it will affect the baby's health...Doctor's answer:
Suggested medication and treatment under the guidance of a doctor during pregnancy feverGuidelines for pregnant women with fever:
1. For mild fever with symptoms such as chills, runny nose, and mild cough, medication is not necessary. Rest, drink plenty of warm water, and keep warm. The condition may improve without treatment. If symptoms persist, oral traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedies like Fever Reducing and Clearing Granules or Radix Isatidis Granules can be used.
2. For more severe or low-grade fever, in addition to general measures, it is important to lower the body temperature as soon as possible. Physical cooling methods can be applied, such as placing ice packs on the forehead and neck, applying cold compresses with wet towels, or using 30%-35% alcohol (or diluted with water) to wipe the neck and armpits. Medication to reduce fever can also be considered. When using antipyretic and analgesic drugs, it is essential to avoid medications that have significant adverse effects on pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns, such as aspirin. Under the guidance of a doctor, acetaminophen or forsythia injections can be used.