After a fever, medication hasn't reduced the fever. Should I go to the hospital or continue giving medication?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Should I go to the hospital again or keep giving medicine?

Doctor's answer:

In your case, you can first use alcohol to bathe for fever reduction, and then identify the cause of the fever. There are many reasons that can cause fever, the most common being infections, followed by connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, etc. Fever has both benefits and harms to the human body. During fever, the immune function of the body is significantly enhanced, which is beneficial for clearing pathogens. There are many factors that can cause respiratory problems in children. If the child is confirmed to have respiratory issues, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.

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