Patient's question:
Last Sunday, the child started having a high fever of 39.8°C. The community conducted a thorough examination of the sore throat, gave injections, and administered medication. After three days of injections, the fever subsided, and it was thought that the condition had improved. However, on the fourth day of injections, the fever returned to 39.7°C. The hospital conducted a detailed examination and suspected a viral cold, recommending the use of oseltamivir and fever-reducing medication, while discontinuing anti-inflammatory drugs.Three days after changing the medication, the fever returned to 38.9°C (the injections had already ended the previous day). Another detailed examination and blood tests were conducted, revealing C-reactive protein at 78. The doctor recommended three days of intravenous fluids (mezlocillin) followed by further evaluation. During this time, a chest X-ray was performed, suggesting bronchitis. The child did not have a fever during the IV treatment. After completing the IV fluids, another C-reactive protein test showed 35.78. What should be done now? Should the IV treatment continue?
Doctor's answer:
Based on your description of the illness and the child's lab test results you uploaded, it appears that after using antibiotics for several days to fight the infection, your child's blood test results have returned to normal. According to your description of the illness, the child's C-reactive protein test has decreased, which only indicates that the inflammation and infection have not yet fully healed. However, the child's symptoms have significantly improved. The chest X-ray also shows upper respiratory infection and acute bronchitis. It is recommended to give the child more warm water, pay attention to preventing colds, and maintain a light diet. After three days, the condition should be almost completely resolved. Just monitor the child's temperature changes.