Patient's question:
A five-year-old child has a cough, sore throat, and recurrent fever. Yesterday, the doctor at the hospital tested their urine and said there was a slight bacterial infection, with a slightly red throat, but no major issues. They were prescribed some medication. We are currently taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Granules and Lanqin Oral Liquid. When the fever drops below 38.5°C, we give them Acetaminophen to reduce the fever. However, there hasn’t been much improvement. Should we go back to the hospital for further examination?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,A five-year-old child with a cough, sore throat, and recurrent fever due to a bacterial infection cannot be cured immediately by taking medication. Any drug requires a process to take effect in the body. Moreover, the recurrence, expansion, and healing of the illness also need time.
I suggest that in addition to taking medication as prescribed, you should drink plenty of water to enhance the metabolism of toxins in the body. The typical course of the illness usually lasts 3 to 5 days.