Patient's question:
Girl, the child is 12 years old. Recently, the child has had a fever and said their body hurts. They don't know what's wrong. Please ask; what should I do if the fever is 39 degrees?Doctor's answer:
First, it's important to identify the reason behind the sudden increase in temperature. Then, appropriate treatment should be administered. First and foremost, it's essential to drink more water and work together to perform some physical therapy. Monitor whether the temperature shows a downward trend. If not, timely oral antipyretics should be taken. In necessary cases, hospitalization for intravenous treatment may be required. Closely and carefully observe any changes in body temperature.In addition to treatment, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold and keep warm, consume light, thin, and soft foods in their daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water. Good lifestyle habits also help prevent the occurrence of diseases.