Patient's question:
Yesterday noon, I gave the baby a bath. The indoor temperature was 22 degrees, and I also turned on the electric heater. The baby was next to the radiator. Around 18:00 yesterday afternoon, when the baby woke up from sleep, it had a high fever with an armpit temperature of 38 degrees. I gave the baby Anrik, and soon the temperature dropped. However, this morning when I woke up, the measured temperature was 37.7.Medical history and effectiveness: The baby has only been given Anrik (half a bag) so far, and no allergic reactions have been observed.
What help is needed: I want to ask if the baby's high fever is related to the bath yesterday noon. What should the indoor temperature be when giving a baby a bath? What should I do? Should I seek medical attention? Thank you for your expertise.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby had a fever after the bath. It is likely that the baby was left out to dry during the bath, which triggered the fever. So, it is important to be more cautious in the future.The room temperature was around 22 degrees Celsius during the bath, but it is necessary to ensure that the water and other preparations are ready beforehand. Turn on the electric heater or bathroom heater, adjust the water temperature, and make sure the baby can fully step into the water. After the bath, wrap the baby in clothing immediately to prevent them from catching a cold. Dry their hair and give them some hot water.
If the baby has a cold and fever, it is not advisable to rely solely on fever-reducing medication. It is better to use some cold-relieving medication in conjunction. You can start with traditional Chinese medicine, which has fewer side effects. Wishing you health and happiness.