Patient's question:
To this day, I have had a low-grade fever for about 25 days. My throat is a bit sore. I had a blood test done at the hospital before, but the doctor said the inflammation wasn't high, so they just gave me medicine to take. I've been taking medicine for about two weeks, but my throat has been getting more sore, and the low-grade fever keeps recurring. Last Friday, I went to a private clinic, and the doctor said my tonsils were inflamed, saying I needed to get intravenous drips for 5 to 7 days. But by yesterday, I had already had drips for five days, and my throat wasn't as sore anymore, but I was still running a low-grade fever. What's going on?Test and examination results: Two weeks ago, when I got a blood test at the hospital, it was normal. After the drips and taking fever-reducing medicine, I could get the fever down, but it would come back later. Should I keep getting drips? Does this recurring low-grade fever mean there's something else wrong?
Doctor's answer:
Since the injections haven't been effective after half a month, it's recommended to conduct a bacterial culture and a drug sensitivity test. There are many different types of pathogens, and there are also many kinds of antibiotics. It's important to determine which specific pathogen is causing the issue and which antibiotic it is most sensitive to. This will ensure better treatment outcomes.Additionally, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it may be worth considering the removal of the tonsils. It's a minor surgery and not a major concern.
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