Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feeling anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work. How should I handle a child with a fever of 40 degrees?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you have a cold caused by a viral infection, which requires fever reduction treatment with Tylenol. Comprehensive treatment, antiviral treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine regulation are recommended. A diet that is easy to digest and absorb is also advisable. Generally speaking, most fevers are caused by infections. The pathogens causing infections can include bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, etc., with the first two being the most common. It is recommended to have your child tested for a complete blood count, which can roughly indicate whether the infection is bacterial or viral. Based on the results, you can then choose to use antibiotics or antiviral medications. In the later stages of viral infection, bacterial infections are prone to occur. Therefore, if it is not convenient to get tested, you can take both antibiotics and antiviral medications simultaneously. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use fever-reducing medication or medication to lower the body temperature. Physical cooling methods generally involve warm water bathing. When bathing, you can slightly increase the pressure and aim to make the skin slightly red.