Patient's question:
Medical History: Postpartum fever in April, initially low-grade, followed by chills and high fever. During the high fever, mental state remained stable. In July, hospitalization revealed normal test results, and discharge followed with observation. Hormones were used to control body temperature. Later, dosage was reduced, and medication was stopped in February, with no fever for half a year.Current Condition: Low-grade fever of 37.6°C has reappeared, lasting nearly a week. Symptoms include dry mouth, sore throat, and thick white tongue coating. No other discomforts are present. Upon waking, shortness of breath and weakness are noticeable, but after getting up, there is no lingering fatigue, though a sense of heaviness in the body is felt. Two days before falling ill, I consumed lamb, as I have a heat-sensitive constitution. No significant weight loss has occurred.
Doctor's answer:
1. Eat some cooling vegetables, such as bitter melon. Bitter melon is quite bitter, so you can first blanch it in salt water. Add a little salt while blanching, then rinse it with cool water before cooking to reduce the bitterness. Other cooling vegetables include tomatoes and others.2. Pay close attention to oral hygiene. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth seriously every morning, before bed, and after meals. If necessary, gently brush your tongue with a toothbrush or a clean towel. Chew food slowly when eating; drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables, fruits, and beans; maintain a regular lifestyle, keep a cheerful mood; and participate in more physical exercise.
3. If you have a thick white tongue, drink more water after feeling overheated. Drinking more water can help expel toxins from your body. Note that fruit juice cannot replace plain water; plain water is the best beverage.