Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The child has been having repeated fever and coughing for about a week.Treatment history and effectiveness: When the fever reached above 38°C, I gave them fever-reducing medicine. They also took Qingkailing. It improved for two days, but then the fever returned.
Help needed: I want to know what is causing the child's fever and what I should do.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, fever in children is very common. Due to their lack of resistance to viruses, bacteria, and mycoplasma, children are easily infected. You can use Xibolin, Haowaowa, and Cephalexin to treat it. Pay attention to the child's spirits. If they are lethargic and have a high fever above 39°C, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly to prevent seizures.Children's fever is usually caused by catching colds and viral infections, but there are also other reasons. Most children with fever need to be taken to the pediatric department of a hospital to see a doctor to identify the cause and then receive targeted treatment to effectively control the fever. If the child's temperature is not above 38°C, lukewarm water or alcohol can be used for body cooling through bathing. Additionally, towels wrapped around frozen ice cubes can be used to cool areas such as the armpits and groin.
Cooling is a symptomatic measure, but the key is to promptly treat the underlying cause of the fever.