Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby has had a high fever for 5 days, with a runny nose during that time. On the sixth day, the fever subsided, but on the seventh day, I noticed otitis media. The doctor prescribed roxithromycin granules. My baby's eardrum has already ruptured, and occasionally, there's still a runny nose. The past two days, my baby has been very picky about food. Is this related to the otitis media?Doctor's answer:
Generally, complications of the common cold can lead to otitis media or myocarditis, especially during periods of high fever. If treatment is delayed, bacteria or viruses may invade the middle ear, or damage to the heart muscle may recur, causing discomfort symptoms. Currently, the reappearance of anorexia requires a careful examination of myocardial enzymes to rule out the possibility of myocarditis. It is necessary to pay close attention to monitoring the child's temperature fluctuations.