Patient's question:
My friend has a fever. They have been to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it was caused by a cold and that they need to receive intravenous fluids. While getting the fluids, they always add a small needle. I want to ask, what are the fluids used for feverish patients?Doctor's answer:
Hello, fever is a common symptom of various diseases. For feverish patients, fluid replacement can be achieved by drinking plenty of water or through intravenous fluid infusion. Common diseases that cause fever include acute respiratory tract infections, acute gastroenteritis, acute pyelonephritis, etc. Different diseases may have different accompanying symptoms. It is recommended that you visit the relevant department based on your other accompanying symptoms, or you can visit the general internal medicine department. Blood tests such as complete blood count and C-reactive protein, as well as urine tests, should be conducted to clarify the diagnosis before providing relevant treatment.