Patient's question:
3 days ago, I started experiencing stomach pain, headache, and sore throat. Suddenly, I had a high fever of over 39°C during the day, but it dropped to around 37°C at night. Taking fever-reducing medicine helped alleviate it.Onset of symptoms: 3 days
Medical examination results: Normal
Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took children's paracetamol and codeine granules, amoxicillin granules, vitamin C, and ibuprofen, but the symptoms did not improve significantly.
What kind of assistance is needed: A 6-year-old child with tonsillitis and high fever that won't go down—what medicine should they take?
Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are an autoimmune organ. High fever is not caused by them; when inflamed, they perform a protective function. Currently, the inflammation is severe, and oral medication is not effective. Intravenous treatment should be administered as soon as possible. After a penicillin skin test, administer Qingkailing or Chuanghuning. If the fever does not subside, a minimal amount of dexamethasone can be added to the infusion. Once the fever breaks, oral medication can be resumed.Lifestyle care: In the coming days, enhance nutrition by eating meat, drink plenty of water, and engage in regular exercise to strengthen the body. If the fever persists, consider a tonsillectomy. If it occurs infrequently, simply monitor and provide warm clothing to prevent further fever.