Patient's question:
Seventeen-year-old child with viral flu, fever of 38.2 degrees, muscle aches, weakness, and feeling like taking a nap. Complete blood count was taken, and the doctor said it was a viral cold, prescribing a heat-clearing and anti-inflammatory granule. Ibuprofen liquid was also prescribed to reduce fever. When I went back to check, it was for children, with a dosage of 10 milliliters per time, which had no effect at all. How many can be taken? Did the doctor make a mistake?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you. Fever caused by a viral infection can be treated with antiviral medication and symptomatic therapy. If oral ibuprofen suspension is not effective, you can take ibuprofen tablets or use fever-reducing suppositories externally, which works quite well. Drink plenty of water, eat a light diet, and avoid overexertion. This is the advice for the question "How to deal with a 17-year-old child with viral flu and a fever of 38°C?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!