Patient's question:
My son is fourteen months old. Around 19:00 last night, his temperature suddenly rose to around 39.6°C. He did not show symptoms of coughing or a runny nose, only occasional sneezing. The high fever persisted all night without subsiding. He was given ursolic acid and Bufferin, and an intramuscular injection of an antiviral medication, but his temperature remained above 39.6°C. I would like to ask what could be the cause of these symptoms and how to treat them. How should physical fever reduction be performed?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the situation you mentioned falls under the category of a child having a cold with fever. If you still have the above symptoms, you should be cautious. Currently, it is a high fever, so it is best to seek medical attention for reliable treatment. For the above situation, it is recommended that you choose to visit the doctor for an injection of Analgin to reduce fever, combined with intravenous medication for antiviral and heat-clearing effects, which is relatively effective. Afterward, measure the temperature. Once the fever subsides, you can go home and stay hydrated to regulate your condition. Currently, methods like alcohol bathing for physical fever reduction may not be as effective.