Patient's question:
The baby has a fever. At first, it was just a low-grade fever, but now it has risen to 38 degrees. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
When a newborn has a fever, the first thing parents should remember is that they cannot use medication casually. If medication is needed shortly after birth, it should also be used under the guidance of a doctor. 38 degrees is considered a high fever. It is best to take the child to the hospital for examination to determine the cause of the fever, so that treatment can be timely and safe. At the same time, it is important to lower the child's body temperature, such as by wiping the body with lukewarm water, and to provide the child with fluids to prevent dehydration.