Question
My child is 5 years old and very greedy. They cry and fuss if they’re not allowed to eat much, and they often have food retention. I’m very worried. What medication should a child with food retention and fever take?
Answer
A child’s fever might be due to an upper respiratory infection. A blood test can be done to check for this. If the white blood cell count is not high, it may be a viral infection. If the fever does not drop below 38 degrees Celsius, there’s no need to use medication. If the fever is low or comes and goes, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and fever-reducing, detoxifying medications may be needed. It’s important to keep the child well-hydrated. Maintain a light diet. Different causes lead to different symptoms, so patients should seek a systematic and standardized examination at a regular three-level A hospital as soon as possible for targeted treatment. In addition, patients should maintain regular daily routines, do well in cold prevention and warmth preservation, eat more light, soft foods in daily meals, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.