Patient's question:
The current condition of a 15-year-old child is as follows: After taking sodium valproate for more than a month, it has been found that they have bronchitis, tonsillitis, and constantly runny nose. They have had high fever for 6 consecutive days, and even after taking fever-reducing medication, the fever returns when the medicine is stopped. The doctor said they have typhoid fever. Could you please ask the kind doctor what typhoid fever is, how it is acquired, and whether it can be cured?Doctor's answer:
Take care and rest. The younger the baby, the more rest and care they need. Do not resume activities until symptoms disappear to prevent recurrence due to unremoved lesions. Babies with fever should ideally rest in bed to reduce stimulation to their central nervous system.Healthy diet. Babies with colds and fever often experience reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Proper dietary care is crucial. The general principle is to choose easily digestible foods and eat small, frequent meals. Forcing the baby to eat will burden their gastrointestinal system, which is harmful to both their health and recovery. Offer smaller portions but more frequent meals. Give the baby plenty of fruit juices, such as fresh orange juice. Once the fever subsides and digestion improves, the diet can be made slightly thicker. As the baby’s condition improves, they can gradually return to their regular diet within about a week.