Patient's question:
The child is over 18 years old, but recently for the past few months, they have been sick frequently. Whenever they get sick, the doctor insists on intravenous fluids. I’m concerned about how this affects the body of a child this age.My child is a bit over 3 years old. Since July of this year, they have had three episodes of illness so far. Each time they get sick, they first develop a high fever, followed by a sore throat. When we go to the hospital, the doctor prescribes intravenous fluids. After about two weeks of treatment, they seem to recover, but then the illness recurs repeatedly. This has never happened before. I’m very worried and would appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you.
Regarding the help I’m seeking: I also want to ask if there are any medications or foods that can boost the immune system. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
The child is frequently ill, on one hand, due to relatively low immunity. Oral Pidotimod can help boost immunity, while on the other hand, enhanced care is also necessary to prevent contact with sick children or adults. A balanced diet with a mix of meat and vegetables is also important. The above suggestions are for the question "The child is over 3 years old and has been getting sick frequently in recent months." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!