Patient's question:
The child has had a fever for two days. The fever has only dropped to 38.5 after taking fever-reducing medicine, but it has remained above 39.6 ever since! We have been using fever-reducing medicine before, but this afternoon we used acetaminophen suppositories, and the fever is still at 39.7. I would like to ask if it's okay to use fever-reducing medicine at this time?Doctor's answer:
First, it is important to know that most cases of fever in babies are caused by inflammation. Pain relievers can be used, with ibuprofen being the main component. It is best to have the baby tested for blood tests to prescribe medication accordingly. At the same time, it is essential to ensure the baby drinks plenty of fluids. Two different fever-reducing medications can be alternated, but they should also be used in conjunction with anti-infection treatment. If the fever is caused by a viral infection, oral ribavirin granules and Pu'di lan anti-inflammatory oral liquid should be taken. If it is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics such as penicillin or cephalosporins should be taken for at least three days.