Patient's question:
The past 2 days, the child had a high fever of 39.8°C and took medicine for 2 days, but at night it was still 38°C. They took some fever-reducing medicine. On the 3rd day, after taking medicine, the doctor said it wasn't working and added aspirin. The child's temperature in the afternoon was 35.6°C, and it couldn't be measured at night. The next day, it was measured again and dropped to 36°C. Now it's back to 35°C.Medical History and Treatment Effects:
The past 2 days, the child had a high fever of 39.8°C and took medicine for 2 days, but at night it was still 38°C. They took some fever-reducing medicine. On the 3rd day, after taking medicine, the doctor said it wasn't working and added aspirin. The child's temperature in the afternoon was 35.6°C, and it couldn't be measured at night. The next day, it was measured again and dropped to 36°C. Now it's back to 35°C.
Type of Help Needed:
I want to ask what's going on.
Doctor's answer:
The causes of fever in children are quite numerous, and clinical diagnosis can be divided into infectious and non-infectious categories, with infectious causes being more common. Fever is one of the most common causes. For fever, it is essential to first identify the underlying cause and then address it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is also necessary to control the temperature. The main methods are drug-induced cooling and physical cooling. Specific medications should preferably be used under the guidance of a doctor.