Patient's question:
The child is 18 years old and has had a low fever for two days, with a high temperature close to 40°C. They have taken Rizhixing and anti-inflammatory medication prescribed by a doctor. In the evening of today, the fever had already dropped to below 38°C, but now it's back up to almost 40°C again. Is there any good way to reduce the fever?Doctor's answer:
Baby has a fever, which is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, medication to reduce fever is needed, along with increased fluid intake and enhanced warmth. Generally, sweating will occur within 1 hour of taking the medication, and after sweating, the temperature may rise. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, you can increase fluid intake, use fever reduction patches, or apply warm towels for physical cooling. During the acute phase of infection, fever often persists for 3-5 days, with the temperature gradually increasing and the intervals between fever becoming shorter. Anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications can be taken.