What should I do if a 4-year-old child has a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius in the afternoon?

Patient's question:

Heaven, it gets hot every afternoon at 4 PM, between 38.5 and 38.8 degrees. After taking Anruike, it subsided, but then it got hot again at night. During the day, it's fine and not hot. The throat isn't red, no fever, but there is coughing.
Past treatment and effectiveness: Feining Granules, Xinkeno, Amoxicillin.
What kind of help is needed: Hello, where is the problem? What medicine are you taking?

Doctor's answer:

According to your situation, there are quite a few causes for a child's fever. It is necessary to first identify the cause of the fever and then address it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is also important to control the temperature.
Advice: It is recommended to primarily use methods of medication and physical cooling to reduce the fever. Specific medications should ideally be used under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, nausea and vomiting caused by long-term medication use can usually recover on their own after discontinuation. Generally, if the fever is below 38°C, antipyretic medication is necessary. If the fever is below 38°C, antipyretic medication is generally not required, and physical cooling should be the primary approach. Use a warm towel (37°C) to gently rub the child's entire body and drink plenty of warm water. I hope my explanation is helpful to you.

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