Patient's question:
The child is 6 years old and has a fever of 37-38 degrees Celsius. They have received injections for 3 days without improvement. Blood tests showed a count of 17,000, and they have been on intravenous drips for 6 days with penicillin and cephalexin. The count has dropped to 10,000, but the temperature fluctuates, requiring fever-reducing medication to stabilize. What could be the reason, and what should be done?Doctor's answer:
Hello, considering the possibility of a cold, it is common to have symptoms such as coughing, phlegm production, and fever. The measured temperature does not need to be adjusted by 0.5 degrees—over 37 degrees is considered a fever. You can use Panadol Yellow with Codeine Granules for treatment. Drink plenty of water, pay attention to keeping warm, and if necessary, intravenous fluids can be used for treatment.