Patient's question:
Age 7, fever for 3 days, highest temperature 39.2. The first doctor diagnosed a slightly red throat, but the child does not feel any throat pain. The doctor believes it is a bacterial infection, with the temperature ranging between 38-39. On the third day, the child saw a second doctor, who noticed white spots in the throat. The child still does not feel any throat pain. The child has been receiving intravenous medication for 2 days, but the fever has not subsided; it only reduces temporarily after taking fever-reducing medication. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Considering the child is currently suffering from a viral infection. Currently, it is a respiratory and gastrointestinal type of cold. Antiviral treatment should still be implemented. Mainly, the child should drink more water, metabolize more, and promote the excretion of the virus. Avoid raw and cold foods, and eat easily digestible foods such as rice soup and well-cooked noodles, with small meals. Pay attention to preventing colds. If the temperature does not drop below 38.5 degrees, there is no need to take fever-reducing medication.