Patient's question:
A five-year-old child has a cough, sore throat, and recurrent fever. Yesterday, the doctor at the hospital tested their urine and said there was a slight bacterial infection, a bit of redness in the throat, and no major issues. They were prescribed some medication. We are currently taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Granules and Lanting Oral Liquid. If the fever is below 38.5 degrees, we take Acetaminophen to reduce it. However, there hasn’t been much improvement. Should we go back to the hospital for further treatment?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,A five-year-old child with recurrent cough, sore throat, and fever due to a bacterial infection cannot be cured immediately by taking medication. Any drug requires a process to take effect in the body. Moreover, the recurrence, expansion, and healing of the disease also require a process.
I suggest that in addition to taking medication as prescribed, you drink plenty of water to enhance the metabolism of toxins in the body. The typical course of the illness usually lasts 3 to 5 days.