Patient's question:
It has been 5 days already, with temperatures ranging between 39~40 degrees Celsius. I have been taking many doses of ibuprofen for fever reduction, but intravenous drips and medication haven't been effective. I then took 3 days of traditional Chinese medicine. Now, it has been 9 days, with daytime temperatures over 37 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius, without any other symptoms. I have visited the hospital several times, and both blood and urine tests have shown no problems.Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
- Received 3 days of intravenous azithromycin and took amoxicillin, but it was ineffective.
- Then took 3 days of traditional Chinese medicine.
Kind of Help Needed:
I would like to know what tests should be done and what the possible diseases could be.
Doctor's answer:
Dear parent, the situation you mentioned should be a contagious one. It is best to conduct further thorough checks. You can check a complete blood count, C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin. If necessary, a chest X-ray should be taken. The child is ten years old, and the low-grade fever should be treated with antipyretic drugs in a timely manner. Rectal cooling can also be used to reduce fever. The diet should be much lighter, and physical cooling methods can be applied.