Patient's question:
My baby just turned 100 days old. Four days ago, he had a fever and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said it was an inflammatory cold and prescribed Houtian'er Xiaoyan Granules. In addition to the other two medications, he took them for two days. On the third day, his condition showed some improvement. Since the day he started fever, the baby's stools have been greenish-black with particles, except for the mucus-like discharge from his nose. After taking the medication, the child also seemed a bit more energetic. Today, on the fifth day, he had another fever of 38.3°C. He went to the hospital for another blood test, with an image attached. The doctor said the infection was severe and needed close attention, but the beds were full, so they advised him to go to the county hospital for a check-up. At the county hospital, he was not admitted, and they gave him Amoxicillin and probiotics instead. Doctor, according to the test results, should he be admitted for intravenous infusion?Doctor's answer:
According to the test report, it is still contagious, and it is indeed serious. Taking anti-inflammatory medication is certainly the right thing to do, but personally, I believe that hospital treatment should be implemented to avoid delaying the child's condition. When the child has a fever, the cause must be identified. It is not enough to simply reduce the fever. If it is a viral infection, antiviral treatment is needed. If it is a bacterial infection, antibiotics should be used. At the same time, physical cooling can be applied, such as bathing with 25%-50% alcohol for physical cooling. Alternatively, cold compresses can be used, placing a damp cold towel on the forehead, wrists, and calves, while other parts of the body should be covered with clothing.