Patient's question:
Five months pregnant, fever for two days. On the first day, the temperature was 37.8°C, and I took Banlangen granules and one dose of cefixime. The next day, it rose to 38.8°C, and I received four bottles of penicillin. I have now recovered. Could this situation affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Hello, I am 5 months pregnant and have caught a cold with a fever of 39 degrees. I need to take medication to reduce the fever because prolonged fever is not good for the fetus. After the 4th month of pregnancy, many medications have little impact on the fetus.I suggest you drink more warm water and seek medical attention promptly to the gynecology department. Generally, medication is not recommended for colds, and physical cooling methods should be used instead. A pregnant woman's immunity will improve, so non-pharmacological treatments should be tried first. If it doesn't work, medication can be considered, but only drugs with low or no risk to the fetus should be chosen.
Timely medical checks will ensure proper treatment and complete recovery, without affecting the fetus's development. During the cold, it is important to rest, drink plenty of water, and change clothes promptly when sweating.