Patient's question:
A 3.5-year-old child suddenly developed a fever in the afternoon and has been drowsy ever since. They took fever-reducing medicine, but suddenly spiked to 39°C at night and were given more fever-reducing medicine. Even now, the temperature hasn't come down. Earlier, their hands and feet were cold, but they gradually warmed up, but the temperature still won't go down, which is causing concern.Doctor's answer:
What other uncomfortable symptoms does the baby have besides fever? If it's just a cold with fever, it could be a viral infection, and children's Chireqiao Qingre Granules can be taken orally. If the temperature is between 37.5 and 38.2 degrees, physical cooling is necessary. Use warm water to bathe the neck, armpits, groin, popliteal fossa, etc. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees or doesn't decrease, alternating use of fever-reducing medicine and oral liquid Lin can be used. Both medications should not be used less than four times within 24 hours. When the baby has a fever, the peripheral circulation is poor, so the hands and feet may become cold again.