Patient's question:
My child is six years old and basically gets a fever about once a month. The medicine doesn't bring the temperature down, and we have to get an IV. I want to ask, what is the reason? Why is it that every time the fever is checked, it's tonsillitis with pus?Doctor's answer:
Fever is generally caused by dysfunction of the body's temperature regulation center. It results from increased heat production and reduced heat dissipation. Clinically, it manifests as an elevated body temperature in a healthy individual, affecting normal physiological activities. An axillary temperature of 37.1-38.5°C is considered low-grade fever. Drinking more water and applying warm compresses for physical cooling can help. An axillary temperature exceeding 38.5°C is classified as moderate to high fever. Immediate oral administration of antipyretic drugs is necessary for fever management. Increase fluid intake to replenish body fluids. Conduct a blood test to identify the cause of the fever. Select appropriate anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications promptly based on the symptoms.