Patient's question:
A child has a persistent fever that won't go down, with a temperature close to 40 degrees. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Hello, fever is mostly caused by bacterial or viral infections. Treatment primarily involves antibiotics. Simply using fever-reducing medication is only treating the symptoms, not the root cause. It is recommended to undergo blood tests and other examinations to determine the cause of the infection before treatment. Drink more water regularly.Recurring fever can be due to uncontrolled inflammation or the use of an unsuitable antibiotic. High fever can be treated with oral medications like ibuprofen to prevent febrile seizures. It is not recommended to use nimesulide granules for treatment, as its use in children has been banned. Physical cooling methods can also be applied.