Patient's question:
Baby, less than one year old, currently has a fever that keeps coming back. It's the kind where the fever goes down for a while and then comes back again, recurring frequently. They are eating dinner normally but crying non-stop. What should I do if my six-month-old baby has a cold and fever?Doctor's answer:
If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, take ibuprofen or use acetaminophen suppositories. Drinking more water is beneficial for reducing fever. The blood test results suggest a viral infection. Take antiviral medication for the symptoms. Take 1 tube daily. The baby has mild anemia and does not need intravenous fluids. This condition usually lasts for 3 days of fever. Drink more water, carefully monitor the temperature changes. It should still be feverish tomorrow, so take fever-reducing medication. Tomorrow, we will see if the baby needs intravenous fluids based on the condition. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you can use fever patches and just drink more water. It is not necessary. If there are no other symptoms, it can last for 3 days. No need to be polite. If there are any issues, let us know anytime. Daily routines should be regular, maintain warmth, eat light and soft foods, keep the room well-ventilated, and drink more hot water to ensure the condition does not recur.