Patient's question:
At 8:00 PM on the 24th, I discovered I had a fever, measuring 37.8 degrees Celsius. I had no other symptoms and was in good spirits.Past Treatment and Effects:
I didn’t take any medicine that night and just used lukewarm water to lower the fever. The fever persisted until the next day. The next day, I bought fever-reducing medicine and Qingre Jiedu Koufuye (a herbal liquid for clearing heat and detoxifying). After taking the fever-reducing medicine, the fever subsided, and I broke a sweat with a cool body. However, a few hours later, the fever returned, peaking at 38 degrees Celsius. Taking the fever-reducing medicine again lowered the fever, and I broke a sweat with a cool body.
Help Needed:
What could be the cause of this fever? What medicine would be best to take?
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to further check blood tests to rule out how inflammation spreads and causes fever symptoms. For fever, it is necessary to lower the temperature and keep the room temperature below 30℃. This can be achieved by placing ice blocks in the room, using electric fans, or air conditioners. Physical cooling methods include sponge baths with 30% alcohol, applying ice packs to the groin, armpits, and neck, or using cooling beds or cold pads. Indomethacin 12.5～25mg, every 4～6 hours. Chinese herbal medicine options include Huanglian Qingxin pills and Bupleurum injection.