Patient's question:
For a four-month-old baby, the blood test results showed that the hypersensitive C-reactive protein (CRP) in the complete blood count was as high as 67.2 mg. Is it necessary to have an intravenous drip? The baby has had recurrent fever, has taken fever-reducing medication, and has not coughed. The baby refused the intravenous drip and was given the medicine prescribed by the doctor. The baby has been sweating and fever has decreased.Doctor's answer:
Your baby shows clear signs of a respiratory infection, and at this time, bronchitis and pneumonia are not ruled out! The recurring fever and the very high levels of hypersensitivity protein in the test results suggest a more significant infection. Combined with the doctor's percussion, it is recommended to receive intravenous fluid treatment, otherwise it is very easy to develop pneumonia. Regardless of how the infusion is administered, it is important to advise the baby to drink fluids promptly and closely monitor temperature changes. If the oral medication is not effective, if there is obvious gurgling in the throat, if the baby is not in good spirits and does not eat much, then timely intravenous treatment is necessary. Otherwise, it is very easy for the condition to worsen, the infection to be suppressed poorly, and there is a risk of convulsions with recurrent fever.