Patient's question:
Newborn with a fever of 37.5°C, lacking energy, poor appetite, decreased appetite, restless sleep, no significant changes in urination and defecation. Condition stable. Has been responsive since two days ago, but the reason is unclear; it might be due to getting cold. How should a newborn with a fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello. According to your symptoms, your baby is not mentally normal. Loss of appetite. You should check your baby's blood routine. See if there is a bacterial infection. First, your baby's low fever usually indicates a viral infection. But when you have a low fever, your baby's mental and appetite are poor. Therefore, you should rule out the possibility of a bacterial infection in the baby. Second, your baby's temperature is below 38.5 degrees. Generally recommended to take Qingkailin oral solution or Liangyangjiao particles. Fever-reducing medicine. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees, it is best to actively give the baby. Western medicine such as Nimetazone should actively control the body temperature. Avoid complications caused by high body temperature.