Patient's question:
My baby is only 10 days old, and my mother-in-law insists on giving the child a bath. However, the water is too cold, and the baby has a fever. The temperature reached 38.5 degrees Celsius. The child is not eating well and not sleeping well, which makes me very anxious. I would like to ask, what should I do if a newborn has a fever at 10 days old?Doctor's answer:
According to the cause of fever, most cases of fever in children are considered to be acute upper respiratory tract infections caused by colds. Currently, the body temperature has reached 38.5 degrees. If the infant's condition is poor, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, as the differences in health conditions among newborns are very great. It is advised to visit a regular hospital to see a doctor. Appropriate fever-reducing medicine or cold medicine should be selected based on the situation to prevent the illness from worsening further.