Patient's question:
The child is five years old. Tonight, they went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it was the flu and prescribed medication. They were given fever-reducing medicine, which needs to be taken every four hours. A fever patch was also applied. The fever-reducing medicine was given at 8 PM, but the child is still feverish. They have drunk a lot of hot water but haven't urinated and are still hot. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you. The baby has a fever, and the body temperature remains high even after taking fever-reducing medication. It is recommended to use a fan to lower the temperature, add more clothing, and use lukewarm water to bathe the baby. If the baby's temperature is still 38.5 degrees or higher, you can take another dose of fever-reducing medication every four hours. Please pay attention not to overheat the baby, as this is beneficial for heat dissipation. The above advice is for the question "A five-year-old child has the flu, and the fever hasn't gone down even after taking medicine, nor has the child urinated. What should I do?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!