Patient's question:
Around the 20th, the baby suddenly had a high fever and was taken to the pet hospital. The doctor said it was tonsillitis; then, the baby lost a bottle of water. Back home, they took Motrin, and the fever subsided that night.A week later, the child refused to eat at night, so I rubbed their stomach. The baby vomited twice shortly after. That night, the fever returned, and it was low-grade, around 40 degrees Celsius, which didn’t go down. They went to the hospital again, and the doctor said it was still tonsillitis. The baby lost another bottle of water, but the fever didn’t go down. After taking Motrin again, the fever finally subsided. The third day, the low-grade fever persisted, and the baby was continuously given IV fluids and medication at the hospital. The child started to feel better, but occasionally had a slight cough and returned to school. The doctor said there was no need for further check-ups.
However, only four days later, the baby had a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius at night but was fine during the day. This happened for two consecutive days, and they didn’t go to school.
Previous Treatment and Effects:
I gave her some cold medicine and Yinhuang Granules.
Assistance Needed:
This needs to be considered; the tonsillitis hasn’t fully healed—there’s still some redness. What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of a child's fever is infection. The fever lasts for less than 48 hours, or symptoms such as dry cough, vomiting, and lethargy reappear. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a urine test to determine if the infection is caused by bacteria, viruses, or mycoplasma. Based on the results of the urine test, medication should be administered to address the specific symptoms. Additionally, the doctor should perform a lung examination or take a chest X-ray to check for pneumonia. If the fever persists for a long time, it is important to monitor for EB virus infection.If the temperature is below 38.5°C, a fever-reducing injection should be administered. A temperature below 38.5°C is considered low-grade fever. Physical cooling methods should be used, such as drinking more water and wiping the child's neck, armpits, groin, and inner thighs with a warm towel. It is important to maintain a light diet and avoid greasy, stimulating, or spicy foods.