Patient's question:
My child has had a fever since yesterday afternoon. Initially, it was around 38 degrees, but it then jumped straight up to 39.6 degrees. We used fever patches and 2ml of fever-reducing medicine, and after a couple of hours, it dropped back to around 38 degrees. However, the temperature would rise again every two or three hours. So, we took her to the hospital for a check-up. The blood test results showed a white blood cell count of 15,000 and an ultra-sensitive C-reactive protein level of 21. The doctor prescribed a box of cefixime granules for her to take. Later that night, she still had high fevers every two or three hours, and we kept applying alcohol to her forehead to help cool her down. It’s been back and forth like this! It’s almost the same today.Doctor's answer:
Besides high fever, do you have any other symptoms? The combined symptoms need to be interpreted. Is 15,000 the white blood cell count? The complete blood count is a reference, not a definitive diagnostic standard. It's recommended to upload the complete blood count report for review, mainly focusing on the symptoms. Objective and careful examinations are not as effective as interpreting them personally. Antipyretic medications should not be used repeatedly. Fever is usually a complication and should be evaluated in conjunction with the primary symptoms. Treatment should target the main symptoms, and fever will also improve. It's advised to check the digestive system. During high fever, physical cooling methods should be used. Medications should not be taken less than twice to avoid harming the child's kidney function.