Patient's question:
I am a 48-year-old woman and recently noticed that my child is not feeling well. After a check-up, it turned out that she actually has an illness. Here are my questions:Baby has a cold and gets a fever every night. What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Body temperature below 38.5 can be reduced through physical cooling. Wipe the armpits and groin with warm water for 10-20 minutes. The room temperature is high, and insufficient body moisture can lead to fever. Give the baby more water, and it's still important to drink more water. At 13 months, breastfeeding may not be sufficient, and even if the baby doesn't like it, it's necessary to ensure they eat enough. The baby's growth and development needs cannot be neglected. When feverish, the body may feel cold, so it's okay to cover them. Once they start sweating, remove the cover.