Question
The child has a fever of 38.5 degrees, starting at 4 pm every day. After taking fever-reducing medicine, the fever increased again at night, but improved during the day with a coughing symptom. What could be the cause? What medication should be used?
Answer
There are many possible causes for a child’s fever, and it’s important to first determine the cause and treat accordingly. High fever can lead to febrile convulsions, so it’s necessary to control body temperature. It is recommended to use both medication and physical methods to lower the temperature, with specific medication to be used under a doctor’s guidance. Gastrointestinal discomfort caused by long-term medication can recover on its own after stopping the medication. If the fever is below 38 degrees, there is no need to use fever-reducing medicine; physical methods of cooling can be used instead. I hope my answer is helpful.