Patient's question:
The child had a high fever of 39.2 last night and took a fever-reducing liquid, which brought it down to over 37 degrees. This morning, the fever rose again to 39.5. Currently, besides the high fever and thirst, no other symptoms have been noticed. Are you focusing on taking the fever-reducing medicine?Doctor's answer:
The child has a fever of over 39 degrees Celsius, which definitely indicates a bacterial or viral infection in the body. This requires a hospital visit to check the body and follow the principles of managing high fever or fever reduction. Take one dose of fever-reducing medication if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. Take two doses of fever-reducing medication with an interval of 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed four doses of fever-reducing medication in a day. Encourage the child to drink more water to ensure adequate hydration in the body. Let the child rest more, which is beneficial for recovery.