Patient's question:
One week old on the 21st started having diarrhea and vomiting. The stool was watery, and he vomited even after drinking water or eating. At night, he often cried and slept on his stomach. After the doctor gave intravenous fluids, it improved. On the 25th, he started having a high fever, coughing, and runny nose. The clinic said it was a fever and trachea...Doctor's answer:
This is the symptom of a fever, primarily caused by a weakened immune system due to recent gastroenteritis. As a result, the current fever symptoms have reappeared. If the child has a high fever for a long time, it may lead to convulsions. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely medical treatment to prevent serious complications.It is recommended to have a chest X-ray at the hospital to check for any lung inflammation. In the meantime, you can use fever-reducing medication to lower the child's temperature and prevent convulsions caused by high fever. Additionally, it is advisable to give the child azithromycin, which is easier for children to digest, but be sure to use the pediatric-specific dosage.
For clearing the lungs, it is best to consult a doctor at the hospital before taking any medication. You can give the child sufficient amounts of syrup, which is quite effective.
Wishing you good luck and a speedy recovery.