Patient's question:
Patient Age: Two years oldDetailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: My child had a high fever of 40.2°C yesterday and went to the hospital. The blood test results showed: Hemoglobin: 98 g%, Red Blood Cells: 37,000/mm3, White Blood Cells: 379,000/mm3. What are the consequences of such high blood test results? What needs to be done? How should it be done?
Duration of Current Illness: The fever and cough have persisted for about a month. There have been instances of taking cough syrup, but it has been ineffective!
Current General Condition: The high fever has recurred. After taking ibuprofen suspension, the fever subsides. It has been continuous...
Doctor's answer:
Child fever with elevated blood counts, suggesting the possibility of infection. In other words, the fever is caused by infection. Taking nimesulide is simply for fever reduction, but if the infection is not controlled, the fever will persist.Secondly, controlling the infection takes time, and it is not immediately effective with intravenous fluids. It’s like a skin scratch—it doesn’t heal immediately after applying a bandage. In your baby’s case, the fever temperature is no longer as high as when it first started, indicating improvement. Generally, intravenous fluids are given for 5-7 days, followed by a few more days of medication to ensure recovery.