Patient's question:
Child is 1 year and 7 months old, experiencing dry cough, fever, and diarrhea. Body temperature has been 38.3°C, 38.7°C, and 37.7°C, with high temperatures on both cheeks. Current temperature is 37.6°C. Should they take fever-reducing medication?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you described, it is likely that your child may have acute gastroenteritis. It is recommended that you first take your child to the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up examination to check for bacterial infections in the stool and blood tests. After diagnosis, targeted sensitive drug treatment should be determined based on the advice of the attending physician. The above is advice on this issue, and we hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!