Patient's question:
Last night, around 9:00 PM, something felt off. My eyes lacked focus, and I wasn't feeling well. By 10:00 PM, I had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius. After giving the baby medicine and applying fever-reducing patches, the fever subsided for a while, and I started to feel better. However, by 12:00 AM, the fever returned to 39 degrees Celsius. It's been like this ever since—sometimes better, sometimes worse. Sometimes my hands and feet feel cold, and other times they're very hot. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
The child is likely to have acute upper respiratory infection, which is mostly caused by viral infection, with a small portion caused by bacterial or mycoplasma infection. The treatment is mainly symptomatic, with attention to care. The child can be given small amounts of warm water to drink frequently, and a light diet with adequate rest. When fever occurs, physical cooling can be used first. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, antipyretic medication should be taken, and a cooling patch should be applied to the head to prevent high fever seizures. If the fever recurs and does not improve, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a blood test to identify the cause of the fever.