Patient's question:
My baby is 1.5 years old and hasn't been eating much these past few days. Currently, she is still breastfeeding. Today, during her nap, I noticed that her palms and soles of her feet felt a bit warm. I checked her head and body, and they weren't hot, but she was sweating a little. What should I do now? My baby vomits whenever she takes medicine. What could be causing the warmth in her palms and soles of her feet?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, there's no need to be too nervous. Measure the baby's temperature; if they don't have a fever, everything is fine. The child is just experiencing warmth in their palms and soles, without a fever, so there's no need for medication. You can use a warm towel or alcohol pads to cool down the palms and soles. The warmth in the child's palms and soles indicates internal heat and indigestion. How is the child's appetite and bowel movements? Currently, you can give the baby some infant stomach-strengthening powder for treatment. It needs to be taken at intervals, and you can drink some water between meals.