Patient's question:
The baby is three and a half months old and had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius yesterday without any cold symptoms. When they came home, the fever broke but then returned repeatedly between 37.7 and 38.5 degrees Celsius. We don’t know what to do? What are the causes of fever in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Hello. The baby still has a fever. It is recommended to lower the body temperature first: loosen the clothes. Use warm water to wipe all over the body. Give the baby more water. Don't wrap them too tightly. This is not conducive to heat dissipation. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, oral medication can be taken. It is essential to drink more water. Infants with fever usually have inflammation in their bodies. Go to the hospital for a blood routine examination to see if it is a viral or bacterial infection. To treat the symptoms, usually drink more plain water, take a hot bath, and eat light and easily digestible food. If the baby is indigestive (food accumulation), he will have a fever.