Patient's question:
A one-year-old child sometimes has a fever and sometimes does not, with the highest temperature reaching 39 degrees. I want to know what the problem is? It has been three days now, with the fever coming and going, no runny nose, cough, or other symptoms. A blood test was done; HGB—112; MCV—71.9; MCH—23.1; PLT—359; NEUT%—28.5; LYM%—57.4; MONO%—14; EO%—0.0; LYMPH#—5.71; MONO#—1.39; EO#—0.00. All other results are within the normal range.Past treatment and effectiveness: After taking fever-reducing medicine, the temperature would drop below 37 degrees for a while. But after about an hour, the fever would return. The same happened with intravenous drips. The doctor said it was a upper respiratory infection.
What kind of help is needed: How can the fever stop recurring like this?
Doctor's answer:
If your child's condition keeps recurring with fever, it requires attention. First, it's necessary to identify the pathogen causing the illness before treatment can begin.Recommendation: Blindly using medication may either miss the best opportunity for treatment or worsen the condition. It is recommended that you undergo some thorough examinations first, such as a blood test or culture, and then proceed with treatment based on drug sensitivity.