Question
About a month ago, in the afternoon, the body temperature reached 38 degrees Celsius. After receiving an injection, the condition improved slightly. Yesterday, the child was in good condition during the day, but the body temperature rose again to 37.4 degrees in the afternoon. The fever was further exacerbated last night, and treatments included using lukewarm water for wiping and fever-reducing suppositories. This morning, the body temperature reached 38.5 degrees. How should we deal with this situation?
Answer
An elevated body temperature in children is usually caused by inflammation or dyspepsia, but it may also be due to other diseases. Firstly, a comprehensive examination should be conducted at a hospital, including blood tests and physical condition assessments, particularly detailed records of specific symptoms. The diagnosis of children should not be taken lightly; the information provided by parents must be comprehensive to identify the underlying cause and simplify the treatment process. While reducing fever, it is important to determine whether it is due to dyspepsia or inflammation before selecting the appropriate medication. What medication was administered to the child previously? What treatment methods were used? Are there any other symptoms? Has a hospital examination been conducted? In the face of such a situation…