Patient's question:
The baby has had a fever for 3 days and it hasn't improved. Now, the armpit temperature measures above 37°C, but the buttocks are between 38-39°C. Touching the forehead feels fine, not very hot. It feels like the baby is very hot inside. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Currently, there is recurrent moderate to high fever. In addition to symptomatic oral medications like Motrin for fever reduction and physical cooling, relevant laboratory tests are necessary, such as blood tests and C-reactive protein tests, to determine whether there is lower respiratory tract infection and the severity of the infection. If pneumonia is present, effective antibiotics should be administered intravenously. It is recommended to go to the hospital to investigate the cause and consider treatment based on the test results.