Patient's question:
The baby is eight months old. He has always been very healthy, but recently, he has been crying constantly without any known reason. Upon careful observation, it was found that his stool has blood, but no other abnormalities were noticed. This morning, he developed a high fever, which has not subsided yet. What could be the cause of this?Doctor's answer:
When a child's stool contains blood and they have a fever, it is initially considered related to gastroenteritis. First, it is necessary to have a thorough examination of the stool and blood at the hospital to confirm the diagnosis. Oral medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. For the fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken in conjunction with physical cooling methods. Pay attention to preventing colds and avoid getting chilled. Offer the child appropriate amounts of water to drink. Once the inflammation is eliminated, the fever will not occur again. Both treatment and recovery from the illness require time and a process.