What should I do if my baby has a fever and urinates less?

Since babies have just come into the world, their organs and systems are not yet fully developed and they may not be able to adapt to the outside world. It is therefore easy for them to be invaded by viruses and cause some diseases. Fever is a very common disease. Fever is a protective measure for babies. It can enhance white blood cells and thus improve the ability to remove toxins. Some babies will have less urine when they have a fever. So what should you do if your baby has a fever and less urine?

When a baby has a fever and oliguria, the main treatment is the primary disease. What disease causes the fever? During this period, you can give your child more water, such as warm water to speed up the body's metabolism. In addition, you should check your kidney function and urine routine. If the test results are normal, it should not be a heart disease problem. Fever caused by viral infection is generally more common, and the course of the disease is about 3-5 days with repeated fever, and the main treatment is symptomatic. If the body temperature is above 38.5℃, you can use antipyretic drugs or you can recover on your own. If the child is in good mental state, there will be no major problem. If the mental state is poor and the fever persists, it may be caused by bacterial infection. At this time, anti-inflammatory drugs need to be taken for treatment. If the fever recurs, you can also check the blood routine to preliminarily determine the cause of the development and then carry out symptomatic treatment. The above content is for reference only. Please refer to the doctor's face-to-face consultation for specific medication and treatment instructions.

Fever is part of the body's self-protection mechanism . Studies have shown that fever is one of the initial defense responses to many diseases and can enhance the enzyme activity of white blood cells to eliminate toxins. However, persistent high fever can damage human health and cause disorders in the nerves and body regulation abilities. This is especially evident in babies, and some babies may also experience symptoms of high fever convulsions. If the baby continues to have a high fever, the mother must take the baby to see a doctor. When the baby has a fever, he may have symptoms such as loss of appetite, irritability, vomiting, abdominal distension, drowsiness, constipation, and diarrhea. During a fever, you should drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration caused by excessive sweating or diarrhea. The diet should be light. If the baby has a poor appetite, you can stop giving complementary foods and only feed breast milk or formula milk.