Patient's question:
Good daytime, but very red at night, for about six or seven days now. This time, it happened because one day she got cold, so I put a vest on her, and soon after, her face turned red, and it has continued to this day. Before, there was also one instance where I covered her with a blanket, and her face turned red too, but it lasted only four or five days and then resolved. This time it's lasted longer, and I think it might be due to overheating. What should I do?Desired assistance: Thank you, doctor. Could you please make a guess?
Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of a child's fever is infection, with a temperature lasting less than 48 hours, or the recurrence of symptoms such as dry cough and vomiting, lethargy, and others. It is necessary to visit the hospital for a urine test to determine if the infection is bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma. Based on the results of the urine test, medication should be administered accordingly. Additionally, the doctor should perform lung auscultation or take a chest X-ray to check for pneumonia. If the fever persists for a long time, it is important to monitor for EB virus infection.Advice: If the temperature is below 38.5°C, oral ibuprofen (Molinate) can be used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen should not be taken more than four times a day. If the fever does not subside after taking ibuprofen, a fever-reducing injection may be necessary. A temperature below 38.5°C is considered low-grade fever, and physical cooling methods should be used. The child should drink plenty of fluids and be wiped with warm towels on areas such as the neck, armpits, groin, and inner thighs. A light diet is recommended, avoiding greasy, stimulating, or spicy foods. Additionally, facial redness should be monitored for possible eczema or allergies.