Patient's question:
The baby is six months old. On the 20th, I (the baby's mother) had a fever for a day and the medicine didn't bring it down. On the 21st, I got a small injection and the fever gradually subsided. During this time, I stayed in a room, and the baby kicked off the blanket many times at night. On the 22nd afternoon, the baby showed discomfort, and the temperature was measured at 38.8°C. Physical cooling methods were immediately started, but the fever didn't go down by 9 PM, so 2 milliliters of fever-reducing medicine was given.On the 23rd, at 3:30 AM, the fever was still 38.8°C. More water was given, and by 5:30 AM, the fever rose to 39.8°C, so another 2 milliliters of fever-reducing medicine was given. In the morning, between 10 and 11 AM, the baby felt a bit feverish again, and multiple temperature readings were 39°C. There was also some nasal discharge. In the afternoon, at 1:30 PM, the baby was switched to granules and half a pack was given, which gradually brought down the fever. In the evening, around 7-8 PM, the fever came back, and at 9 PM, another half pack of granules was given. At 4 AM that night, the baby's body felt a bit warm, but no medicine was given.
On the 24th, in the morning at 8:30 AM, another half pack of granules was given. In the afternoon, at 3:30 PM, the baby didn't feel too hot (no temperature was taken), so half a pack of granules was given to stabilize the condition. At 11 PM that night, the baby didn't feel too hot (no temperature was taken), so another half pack of granules was given.
This morning, upon waking, the temperature was 37.4°C. After a while, it rose to 37.8°C, and half a pack of Quick was given. The baby occasionally hiccuped. Before taking Quick, there was clear nasal discharge, but after taking the granules, occasional yellow nasal discharge and occasional red eyes were observed. Is this the flu or just a regular fever?
Doctor's answer:
The child took Gan Mao Xiao Er Gan Fen Huang Na Min Granules, but the temperature did not decrease. It is more likely that this is due to a common cold. Gan Mao Xiao Er Gan Fen Huang Na Min Granules should be taken three times a day, but it is best not to exceed three days. It is not recommended to use it as a fever-reducing medication. At the same time, it is recommended to take Antigang Granules for clearing heat and expelling wind, and drink plenty of warm water. It is highly possible that the baby has a common cold. It is suggested to give the baby more water to prevent catching a cold, and to take Gan Mao Xiao Er Gan Fen Huang Na Min Granules orally and carefully observe the situation.