Patient's question:
The baby has had a fever for 4 days. They went to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed Huichun Granules, Cephalexin Granules, and Bupleurum. After taking them, the fever keeps coming back. Today, they noticed many red spots on their body, with more on the forehead and chest. Is something wrong? The elders at home said if something is coming out, it shouldn’t be suppressed and should be allowed to come out completely. But after taking fever-reducing medicine for several days, does it still pose a problem?Previous treatment and effectiveness: Went to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed Huichun Granules, Cephalexin Granules, and Bupleurum. After taking them, the fever keeps coming back.
Help needed: Is something wrong? Does taking medicine for several days still pose a problem?
Doctor's answer:
This is relatively common in cases of roseola and rubella. For these two conditions, there is no specific or effective treatment. They are both caused by viruses. We can appropriately give the child some oral antiviral medications. At the same time, during daily life, it is advisable to encourage the child to drink more warm water, avoid getting wet, prevent catching a cold, and pay attention to changes in the child's body temperature.