Question
My child has chilly hands and feet, but their neck and face are warm. The body temperature is 37 degrees. Is this considered a fever? Moreover, they have a bit of a sore throat and a headache. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
If a child has chilly hands and feet, with warm neck and face but a body temperature of only 37 degrees, this might be an early symptom of fever. It’s advisable to go to the hospital for further blood routine tests to confirm the diagnosis. If there’s a decrease in white blood cells and an elevated lymphocyte ratio, this may indicate a viral infection. Consider using ribavirin granules or antiviral granules for treatment. If white blood cell count is high and the proportion of neutrophils is elevated, this may suggest an acute bacterial infection, and you can consider using antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment. Please follow the doctor’s guidance for treatment.