Patient's question:
Last night at 3:00 AM, my child, who is 3 and a half weeks old, had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius. There were no children's medications at home, so I gave them an adult dose of [Compound Acetaminophen Tablets 2]. In the morning, there were red spots around the eyes. I went to the outpatient clinic, and they said it was caused by the fever. They gave me an antipyretic injection and prescribed [Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Granules] and [Azithromycin Granules]. By the evening, the fever returned to 40 degrees Celsius, and the hands and feet were cold. I took them back to the clinic, and they gave another injection. There was diarrhea for 2 hours. The fever is still at 39 degrees Celsius and not going down. What should I do? I need a doctor's advice.Previous Treatment and Effect:
I don’t remember the diarrhea.
Help Needed:
The child has had an injection for 2 hours but the fever is still at 39 degrees Celsius. I’m very worried and am currently giving them [Compound Zinc and Bismuth Granules] to reduce fever. What should I do if the fever continues? I sincerely ask kind-hearted doctors for advice. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Children with fever are often accompanied by infectious causes, with common reasons including viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, and so on. If a child has recurring fever, it is recommended to consider whether the infection has not been properly suppressed. Pay attention to the throat condition, check a blood test to confirm whether it is a viral or bacterial infection, and provide additional anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications. For mild cases, oral medication can be used. If the fever persists after taking oral medication for more than 3 days, it is best to administer intravenous fluids. The baby should rest and drink more water, with a light diet.