Patient's question:
.5 Condition Description: The child is 2.5 years old and has had a fever for three nights, with a temperature of 38.5 each time. There are no other symptoms, just the fever. The doctor conducted tests, and all results were normal. The doctor prescribed Chai Gui and Ning Qing. The medicine didn’t seem to have much effect, so I gave the child Melin, and the fever went down, but it came back at night and didn’t subside. I’m wondering if the child should receive intravenous fluids. I really don’t want to give my child IV fluids. Is it good for the child to continue with the fever? Approximately when will the child recover?Previous Treatment and Effect: The doctor conducted tests, and all results were normal. The doctor prescribed Chai Gui and Ning Qing. The medicine didn’t seem to have much effect, so I gave the child Melin, and the fever went down, but it returned at night and didn’t subside.
What I want to achieve:
Doctor's answer:
(1) Pay attention to the child's mental state. If the child has a high fever but is still in good spirits, and can laugh and play normally after taking fever-reducing medication, it indicates that the illness is not severe and the child can be cared for at home with peace of mind. If the child appears listless, tired, and indifferent, it suggests a serious condition and should be taken to the hospital immediately.(2) Observe the child's complexion. If the child's complexion is normal or flushed, it is safe to provide care at home. If the complexion is pale, yellow, blue, or purple, and the child's eyes appear vacant, it indicates a serious condition and should be taken to the hospital.