Question
A six-year-old child has a fever on average once a month, and the body temperature does not drop even after taking medication, requiring intravenous treatment. The parents want to know what the cause of this kind of fever is, as well as why each time the fever examination shows tonsillitis abscess.
Answer
Fever usually occurs due to an abnormality in the body’s temperature regulation center, leading to increased heat production and decreased heat dissipation, thereby causing an increase in body temperature and affecting normal physiological functions. Clinically, an axillary temperature between 37.1 to 38.5 degrees Celsius is considered low fever, which can be handled through physical coolingmethods such as drinking plenty of water and using warm water to wipe the body. If the axillary temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is considered a moderate to high fever, and timely oral antipyretic medication should be taken for fever reduction, and fluids should be replenished. In addition, a blood analysis should be conducted to clearly identify the cause of the fever and select appropriate anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications for treatment.