Patient's question:
A 4-year-old child vomited twice on the 24th evening, had a fever in the morning on the 25th, and a blood test revealed a viral infection. After receiving intravenous fluids, the fever subsided. However, on the early morning of the 26th, the fever returned again. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if the baby has a recurrent fever due to a viral infection, it usually lasts for about 3 days. When the baby has a fever of 38.5°C, give them fever-reducing medication. If it's a low-grade fever, you can take some Cai Gui (cherry bark). You can also use a towel dipped in lukewarm water to wipe the baby's entire body for physical cooling. Drink plenty of warm water, get plenty of rest, and maintain a light diet, avoiding raw, cold, and spicy foods. Do not take the baby to crowded or poorly ventilated places to prevent cross-infection.