Patient's question:
The child has been on an intravenous drip for five days due to a fever, but it hasn't helped and the fever persists. What should we do? Urgent! It's the seventh day of the fever, and there's no cough or runny nose—just the fever. The doctor said the tonsils are slightly red, with a highest fever of 39.2 degrees. The intravenous drip was administered for five days, with the first three days involving cefdinir and banlangen, and yesterday involved a blood test showing a white blood cell count of 11.0 and a platelet count of 347 (other results were normal). Yesterday and today, cefazolin and xiyinping were administered, but the fever is still present. I'm a bit worried and scared. What kind of help do I need: What is the actual condition, and what should we do?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify this. Based on the description, it's important to be aware of the possibility of conditions like tonsillitis that may be caused by this, as well as other potential causes such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and so on. In this case, it's also necessary to pay attention to the possibility of other abnormal symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or cyanosis. The first step in this situation is to stabilize your emotions, get appropriate rest, and ensure the child drinks enough water. It's also important to monitor temperature changes closely and seek medical advice from a pediatric department in a formal hospital.