Patient's question:
Baby has a cough with phlegm and also hiccups and runny nose... It has been low fever for these days, with several instances of fever reaching 38.5°C, immediately taking fever-reducing medicine to bring it down to below 38°C. It still has high fever... Went to the hospital, diagnosed with upper respiratory infection, tested for viral infection. The medicine taken two days ago didn't help, so on the third day, received anti-inflammatory injections. At night, it was still around 37.7°C. Once it reached 38.5°C again, took fever-reducing medicine to bring it down to 37.5°C. In the morning, took a few temperature readings, it was 38°C again without medication. Waited in line to take medicine at noon. Currently, the temperature is below 37.5°C. What kind of help is needed: Hello, will this damage the brain?Doctor's answer:
The causes of high fever are quite numerous, and in clinical diagnosis, they can be divided into infectious and non-infectious categories, with infectious causes being more common. Symptoms such as fever are the most common causes. For fever, it is essential to first identify the underlying cause and then address it accordingly. High temperatures can easily lead to febrile seizures in children, so it is also necessary to control the body temperature. The main methods for cooling the body include drug-based and physical cooling. Specific medications should preferably be used under the guidance of a doctor.