Patient's question:
Baby. At 3 a.m., she had a fever of 38 degrees. She was feverish. Coughing. A little runny nose. In the morning, go to the hospital for a detailed blood test. The doctor said it was a viral infection. Suggested taking some medicine. Now at noon, her head isn't hot, and her body temperature is 37.7 degrees. Applied a fever reducer patch to her head. What should I do?Past treatment history and effectiveness: Had a blood test. Said it was a viral infection. The fever it caused what kind of help is needed: I want to ask if I need to take medicine to the hospital.
Doctor's answer:
The causes of fever in children are quite numerous, and clinical diagnosis can be divided into infectious and non-infectious categories, with infectious causes being more common. Fever is one of the most common causes. For fever, it is essential to first identify the underlying cause and then address it accordingly.Recommendation: When the body temperature is too high, it can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is necessary to control the temperature. The main methods are drug-induced cooling and physical cooling. Specific medications should ideally be used under the guidance of a doctor.