Question
My child has a high fever, it started around 10 pm and they are shivering slightly. No tests have been done yet, and they took medicine this morning and felt better for a while. Now I’m not sure what to do and worry about them getting brain damage from the fever.
Answer
Based on the child’s condition, the high fever may be caused by an acute upper respiratory infection. As long as the body temperature is below 39 degrees, it generally won’t cause brain damage, but immediate fever reduction is necessary. Shivering is a physiological response to rising body temperature. It is recommended to use a damp cloth to cool the head to protect the brain, and also apply it to the neck, armpits, groin, and axilla. The child can take Nimesulide granules orally or insert a pediatric fever-reducing suppository into the anus for fever reduction. At the same time, they can take Amoxicillin granules and Sanjiu Cold Remedy granules for treatment. It’s important to make sure the child drinks plenty of light salt water. If the high fever persists, it is necessary to go to the hospital immediately for intramuscular fever reduction and intravenous treatment. I hope my answer can help you. Wishing your child a speedy recovery! Thank you for your inquiry!