Question
My baby is 3 years and 2 months old. On February 16th, they had an acute upper respiratory tract infection with a fever of 39 degrees. In the afternoon, they took ibuprofen prescribed by the doctor, and the fever dropped to below 36 degrees. On the 17th, there was no fever, and they took children’s cold medicine. On the 18th and 19th, there was low-grade fever. On the 20th, we went to the hospital, where the doctor prescribed intravenous fluids, ceftriaxone, and vitamin C injections. That afternoon, the fever reached 38.6 degrees, and ibuprofen was taken to reduce the fever to 36.1 degrees, and at night it was 35 degrees. Starting from the 21st, they have been running a low fever, with temperatures sometimes not changing at all, not reaching 35 degrees. Today, a blood test showed low lymphocytes; see the test results. Is it due to low body temperature caused by low lymphocytes or because of the antipyretic medicine taken?
Answer
Your baby may have experienced qi deficiency, which is usually accompanied by symptoms such as weakness, pale complexion, shortness of breath, weakness in the limbs, dizziness, sweating during exercise, and soft voice. Qi deficiency may lead to insufficient blood absorption and cause bleeding. It is recommended to take a large dose of Astragalus decoction. Neurological diseases in children can have a significant impact on their health. If not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, the condition can progress rapidly, posing great harm to the patient. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to their child’s condition and seek treatment in a timely manner.