Patient's question:
The child is one year and two months old. About half a month ago (after February 24th), they had a cold with coughing, runny nose, and have been taking medication (erythromycin dispersible tablets and granules, cold medicine, ribavirin). The cold, coughing, and runny nose seem to have improved, but there is still phlegm (often drinking fresh bamboo juice). However, in the past three days, they have been having frequent fever, needing to take ibuprofen two or three times a day. The doctor said their throat was inflamed and prescribed anti-inflammatory medication (cephalexin). After taking it for seven days, the fever is still not gone. Today, they had diarrhea three times.Please ask the doctor what tests should be done? Are there any dietary restrictions when taking medication?
Doctor's answer:
The reasons for children's fever are often caused by infections. You can first take acetaminophen orally and oral Coptis chinensis oral liquid. If you feel uncomfortable, you can return for a check-up at any time. It is recommended to pay high attention if the fever is below 38 degrees Celsius when it occurs again in the future. You can first use physical cooling at home, such as applying cold compresses to the forehead, drinking more water, taking fever-reducing medication, or using fever-reducing suppositories rectally. Then, go to the hospital for a follow-up promptly.