Patient's question:
Hello, my daughter has had a high fever that won't go down for the past couple of days. The highest it has reached is over 40 degrees Celsius. Currently, it's been around 39.8 degrees Celsius, and we've been doing physical cooling. The fever-reducing medicine hasn't been very effective. In the afternoon, she got an injection for fever, but she's still burning. I don't know what to do now. Please seek expert guidance. Additionally, she had a blood test in the afternoon, and her blood test results are mostly normal. The doctor said it's viral, so we've been giving her antiviral granules. Please advise the doctor on how to handle the child's persistent high fever. Thank you. Urgent!!!Doctor's answer:
If the child is in good spirits, taking oral antipyretics or applying physical cooling methods can lower the temperature to normal, and it may not be necessary to seek medical attention immediately. However, if the child shows poor mental response (even irritability or drowsiness), gray or pale skin, frequent coughing, difficulty breathing, convulsions, frequent vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased urination, or rashes, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will then determine whether it is safe to observe at home. It should be noted that the height of the temperature does not necessarily reflect the severity of the condition, but if the fever persists for more than 3 days, medical attention should be sought promptly.