Patient's question:
A five-year-old child has a cough, sore throat, and recurrent fever. Yesterday, the doctor at the hospital did a urine test and said there was a slight bacterial infection, a bit of redness in the throat, and no major issues. They prescribed some medication. We are currently taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Granules and Lanqin Oral Liquid. For fever below 38.5°C, we take Paracetamol to reduce the temperature. However, there hasn’t been much improvement. Should we go back to the hospital for further examination?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent, for a five-year-old child with recurrent cough, sore throat, and fever due to a bacterial infection, it is not possible for medication to take effect immediately after taking it. Any medication requires a process to work within the body. Moreover, the recurrence, expansion, and healing of the disease also require a process. I suggest that in addition to taking medication normally, you also drink a lot of water to enhance the metabolism of toxins in the body. The general course of the illness usually lasts 3 to 5 days.