Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could someone please tell me if a patient with frequent fever, who feels cold, can take half a dose of Compound Zinc and Bismuth Granules?Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of fever in children, including upper respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, and all infectious diseases, which may all cause fever symptoms. Bacteria and viruses are the most common pathogens causing infections in babies. For these two conditions, the treatment methods are completely different. If it is a bacterial infection, selecting the right antibiotic will result in good treatment outcomes. If it is a viral infection, there is currently no specific medication available. Antiviral herbs such as Ganoderma lucidum, Radix isatidis, and Lonicera japonica can be taken. Fever caused by viral infections will naturally subside after a certain period of time. It is crucial not to use medication blindly just because of fever.