Patient's question:
The child is four years old and has been having a fever recently due to either cold or the flu. It has been around 38 degrees or higher since last night until today. After taking ibuprofen, the fever subsides for a while but then returns. Because of heavy snow, it's not possible to take a car to the hospital right now. At home, they only have the doctor-prescribed paracetamol, and they won't be able to leave tomorrow either. They want to consult on what to do in this situation. They are very worried that the child's continuous fever might lead to irreversible damage.Doctor's answer:
A four-year-old child has been running a fever. Since last night, their temperature has been above 38 degrees Celsius. After taking ibuprofen, the fever subsides, but it returns a few hours later. They cannot take metamizole, which is also a fever-reducing medication. The key now is to identify the cause of the fever, as treating the root cause is necessary for the fever to subside. The challenge is also taking the child to the hospital for a doctor's examination to determine where the inflammation is causing the fever. Blood tests should be conducted, and if white blood cell counts are high, it indicates a bacterial infection. Antibiotics should be used, and the child should drink plenty of water and eat more vegetables while maintaining regular bowel movements.