Patient's question:
Now the high fever has lasted for 2 days. I have gone to the county hospital to see a doctor, who diagnosed an upper respiratory infection and prescribed medication: Acetaminophen effervescent tablets 0.015g/1 time as needed orally, Cefdinir dispersible tablets 15mg/1 time. But after taking it for 2 days, there hasn’t been much improvement. It’s okay during the day at 38 degrees, but it’s still 39 degrees at night. What should I do? The baby is still eating normally, but doesn’t like to drink water and cries. Will this medication help reduce the fever??Previous treatment and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered yet.
What help is expected: Help to reduce the baby’s fever.
Doctor's answer:
The causes of fever in children are quite numerous, and clinical diagnosis can be divided into infectious and non-infectious categories, with infectious causes being more common. Common causes include colds. For fever, it is essential to first identify the underlying cause and address it accordingly. High temperatures can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is also necessary to control the body temperature. This is primarily achieved through medication and physical cooling methods. Specific medications should ideally be used under the guidance of a doctor. The above advice is for the question "A 2-month-old baby with a high fever of 39 degrees." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!