How to handle fever caused by acute pediatric gastritis

Patient's question:

Main symptoms: After dinner yesterday, I ate a lot of food again. Around 9 PM, I suddenly vomited. My temperature was measured to be 38.5 degrees.
Onset time: 9 PM yesterday evening
Laboratory test results: Blood test results: White blood cells 12.30, Lymphocytes% 36.80, Lymphocytes# 4.50, Hemoglobin 118.0, Hematocrit 35.1

Doctor's answer:

Medical Analysis:
Hello, your child has acute gastritis with an infection.
Guidance:
1. The medications listed include antibiotics (Cefixime) for anti-inflammatory effects and VITB6 for anti-nausea effects. There is no fever-reducing medication.
2. Physical cooling methods should be used now, such as applying ice packs or using fever patches, or rubbing the body with alcohol. If the temperature is above 38°C, medication for fever reduction is recommended, such as Meclizine, which is quite effective.
3. Acute gastritis does not necessarily require diarrhea. Vomiting combined with elevated white blood cell count can diagnose it.
Lifestyle Care:
With consistent treatment, symptoms should improve within about three days.

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