Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child with tonsillar abscess was hospitalized for 13 days without improvement, except for low fever. Then dexamethasone, metronidazole, and ceftriaxone were used for 4 days. A 4-year-old child with tonsillar abscess was hospitalized for 13 days without improvement, except for low fever. Then dexamethasone, metronidazole, and ceftriaxone were used for 4 days. The child hasn't had a fever for 4 days. Should they still receive intravenous fluids? Has the 4-year-old child been receiving intravenous fluids for over 10 days, and is it harmful to their health? Thank you for the explanation.Doctor's answer:
If the baby's fever is below 38 degrees, it is necessary to take oral fever-reducing medication promptly for treatment. This is the way to go. If the fever comes and goes repeatedly, it is necessary to do some blood tests promptly, such as a complete blood count. Physical cooling methods work well for low-grade fever. You can choose to apply it to areas with major blood vessels, such as the sides of the neck, armpits, and popliteal fossa. Do not rub the palms and soles. The fever-reducing patches sold in pharmacies are quite effective, but it is still recommended to take medication for stabilization.