Patient's question:
What should I do about low-grade fever that won't go away? Last night it was 38.5 degrees, no other symptoms. Taking Tylenol didn't help at all.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Today I went to a big hospital for IV drip, with cephalosporin and fever-reducing medication. By the afternoon when I got home, it was up to 40 degrees. What kind of assistance do I need...
Doctor's answer:
If it is caused by viruses, bacteria, and their metabolites leading to an enhanced release of endogenous substances such as prostaglandins, which affect the body's temperature regulation center and lower the set point of temperature regulation.Medical Advice:
For high fever in children: A normal temperature for adults is 36-37°C. Due to their developmental stage, children have a higher metabolic rate, so their body temperature is naturally higher than that of adults. However, your child's fever requires medication. In addition to antiviral and antibacterial treatments, it is necessary to control the fever. Theoretically, medication is recommended only if the child's temperature drops below 38.3°C, but in clinical practice, medication is usually given once the temperature reaches 38°C. You can use compound formulations containing ibuprofen or nimesulide for fever reduction. Additionally, keep a box of pediatric fever suppositories on hand and use them rectally before bedtime to prevent high fever seizures caused by temperature drops during the night.
Doctors often prescribe a combination of antibiotics, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory drugs based on symptoms, such as penicillin, cephalosporins, ibuprofen, and paracetamol. For patients with excessive histamine excretion, H1 receptor blockers like chlorpheniramine may be needed. Pseudoephedrine can also relieve nasal congestion symptoms.