Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child with tonsillar abscess was hospitalized for treatment for 13 days without improvement, except for low fever. Then dexamethasone, metronidazole, and cefixime were used for 4 days. A 4-year-old child with tonsillar abscess was hospitalized for treatment for 13 days without improvement, except for low fever. Then dexamethasone, metronidazole, and cefixime were used for 4 days. The child hasn’t had a fever for 4 days. Do I still need to receive intravenous fluids? Has the 4-year-old child been receiving intravenous fluids for over 10 days, and is it harmful to their health? Thank you for the explanation.Doctor's answer:
If the baby's fever is below 38 degrees, it is necessary to take oral fever-reducing medication promptly for treatment. Only then can it be effective. If the fever comes and goes repeatedly, it is necessary to promptly conduct some blood tests, such as a complete blood count. Physical cooling methods work well for low-grade fever. You can choose to apply it to areas with major blood vessels, such as the sides of the neck, armpits, and popliteal fossa. Do not wipe the palms and soles. The fever-reducing patches sold in pharmacies are quite effective, but it is still recommended to take medication for stabilization.