Patient's question:
The baby has had a high fever of 40 degrees for two consecutive days. What should I do? The high fever has not subsided. Treatment history and effectiveness: On the morning of the 29th, the baby had a fever and went to the hospital for an IV drip. In the afternoon, they went to the hospital for a urine test. The doctor said nothing and prescribed cough medicine and fever-reducing medicine. On the morning of the 30th, it was the same situation again, and the doctor refused to give an IV drip, saying that fever-reducing medicine was enough. What kind of help is needed: Today, the baby has had a fever several times again. Do I need to go to the hospital for an IV drip?Doctor's answer:
According to the problem you described, the following explanation is provided: If the body temperature is below 39.5°C, it is not necessary to go to the hospital for an intravenous drip at the moment. You can take anti-inflammatory medication orally. Additionally, it is important to control the body temperature well and ensure the baby drinks plenty of water. Recovery from illness takes time, and generally, a child's fever will gradually decrease after about three days. We hope this is helpful to you.The above suggestions are for the question "The baby has had a high fever for two consecutive days." We hope this is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!