What should I do if my child has a fever but cold feet?

Patient's question:

What should I do if my child has a fever? Everything feels hot, but their feet are cold. What's going on?

Doctor's answer:

The symptoms described above are early signs of fever in children. In the early stages of fever, due to peripheral vasoconstriction, this can cause blood vessels in limbs and other areas to constrict, leading to a feeling of coolness. Other parts of the body may feel hot, which can result in the symptoms described above. In fact, the symptoms described are actually common manifestations of fever in children. Children with these symptoms can take medications such as Cefixime and Motrin for treatment. The condition can gradually improve, but if the symptoms do not improve after treatment, it is necessary to visit a hospital for further examination.

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