Patient's question:
Son took his husband to eat dinner last night, and when he came back, he started vomiting and having diarrhea. He quickly went outside to see and was told it was acute gastroenteritis. He had already started fevering last night, but after the drip, he felt much better, but still has some fever. What could be the reason for the child's acute gastroenteritis with low-grade fever that doesn't go away?Doctor's answer:
After receiving intravenous fluids, a slight drop in body temperature is also normal and nothing to worry about. This is a result of anti-inflammatory effects, as dying white blood cells lead to a decrease in body temperature. Since there is already an effect, it proves the medication is working. You just need to receive two more days of treatment tomorrow and the day after. As long as the body temperature doesn't drop below 38.5°C, there's no need for antipyretic injections or fever-reducing medication.Additionally, during the treatment for gastroenteritis, besides medication, the patient's dietary condition and mental state are equally important. It is crucial for the patient to maintain a positive mood and eat properly to avoid unnecessary interference with the complete recovery from gastroenteritis.