The child is sleepy after the fever has subsided

It is very common for children to sleep a lot, but sometimes children become sleepy for a long time after having a fever. As a parent, you need to pay special attention. Most children who are sleepy for a long time will not eat, and their body temperature will be slightly low. They may develop rashes, and their physical condition will also undergo different changes.

The following are some of the diseases that can cause your baby to be sleepy and quiet:

1. Neonatal sepsis: symptoms include drowsiness, unwillingness to feed, fever or low body temperature, and pale or gray skin.

2. Neonatal jaundice: The baby's early symptoms are yellowing of the skin and sclera, followed by drowsiness, loss of appetite, and less movement. At this time, the baby often has nuclear jaundice and needs emergency treatment.

3. Genetic metabolic diseases: Babies who seemed normal in the early stages suddenly become sleepy, refuse to eat, have growth stagnation, and convulsions. Sometimes they may also have special odors, such as mouse urine or maple syrup.

4. Congenital hypothyroidism: Drowsiness occurs after birth, accompanied by less feeding, easy choking, weak crying, hoarseness, abdominal distension, and constipation. Developmental delay and intellectual disability may occur in infancy.

5. Narcolepsy: It is characterized by uncontrollable sleepiness during daytime activities, but the patient can be awakened at any time and continue to engage in normal activities after waking up.

6. Intracranial infection: Intracranial infection caused by viruses, bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, fungi, etc. can cause children to become drowsy and silent, accompanied by fever, vomiting, and headache.

7. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: Babies often experience snoring and apnea during night sleep, daytime sleepiness, slow growth and development, affected intellectual development, and in severe cases, heart and lung failure.

8. Cerebral artery disease: such as cerebral infarction, it may manifest as drowsiness, accompanied by aphasia, headache, and hemiplegia.

9. Ingestion of medication by mistake: Some babies may also show drowsiness if they accidentally take medication at home, such as sedatives, digoxin, etc.

To sum up, new parents should observe carefully when taking care of their babies. If they find that their babies are sleepy and less talkative, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible to rule out abnormal conditions.

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