Patient's question:
My child initially had a temperature of 38.3 degrees, and then I gave him a fever-reducing suspension to bring down the fever. Now the fever has returned to 39.5 degrees, and he is also getting an IV drip. Why isn't the fever going down?Doctor's answer:
Fever is a response of the body's immune system to pathogens. Moderate fever can enhance the activity of the immune system, which is beneficial for slowing down recovery. The effect of antipyretic drugs is only temporary. If the baby has recurrent high fever, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a blood test to determine whether it is caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection. Symptomatic treatment and medication based on the test results would be better. If it is caused by a viral infection, antiviral oral liquid should be taken. If it is caused by a bacterial infection, cephalosporin antibiotics should be taken for anti-inflammatory treatment.