Patient's question:
The child is 1 year and 8 months old and has had a fever for 2 days. The highest temperature reached was 40 degrees, and it has been fluctuating between 38-39 degrees. We have been using a combination of fever-reducing medication and rectal suppositories, but the child keeps sleeping. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
The child's condition is due to symptoms of a viral infection. Focusing on taking the medication as prescribed for treatment is sufficient. The child sleeping during the day is normal, caused by the medication. Make sure the child drinks plenty of water and gets adequate deep sleep. Focusing on taking these medications is important. The fever-reducing medication should only be taken when the child has a fever. If the child again shows poor mental state and tends to sleep during the day, it is recommended that you take the baby for an empty stomach blood test in the morning to check for myocardial enzymes.