Patient's question:
Patient Age: 1 year old child. The day before yesterday, the child suddenly had a fever (in the afternoon of that day, riding a bike with a light rain on the road) and started having a fever at 11 PM. At 3:30 PM, the temperature was measured as 39.5. Diarrhea began. An antipyretic injection was given. The child's bowel movements slightly improved. How should we treat it?Doctor's answer:
Possible reasons could be a viral infection. It's now the peak season for hand, foot, and mouth disease, and many children exhibit atypical symptoms without visible rashes. Additionally, this year, measles has been highly prevalent in many parts of the country. It takes 3-5 days for rash to appear after symptoms like fever and cold-like symptoms. It's crucial to pay close attention. Use physical methods to lower your child's temperature and avoid taking indiscriminate fever-reducing medications, as this may mask symptoms, delay treatment, and prolong the course of the illness.