Patient's question:
The child had a fever just a few days after birth. Should the child be given fever-reducing medication? How should the fever be lowered?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, most fever is caused by infections, and the pathogens of these infections can be bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, etc. The first two are the most common.Recommendation: I suggest you have your child undergo a complete blood count test. This can help determine if they have been infected with bacteria or viruses, and then you can choose to use antibiotics or antiviral medications based on the test results.
If your child has a fever, it could be due to being overbundled or the environment being too warm. Therefore, the first step is to adjust the room temperature and reduce how much you bundle your child.