Question
The child started having a fever yesterday afternoon, initially around 38 degrees Celsius, which then rose to 39.6 degrees Celsius later. After using fever-reducing patches and 2ml of antipyretic medication, the temperature dropped to about 38 degrees Celsius, but it rose again every two to three hours. The child was taken to the hospital for examination, where blood tests showed a white blood cell count of 15,000 and a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level of 21. The doctor prescribed cefixime granules. But the fever recurred every two to three hours at night. The parent used alcohol for physical cooling, but the situation kept fluctuating. Today’s condition is similar; besides the high fever, are there any other symptoms?
Answer
Besides the high fever, are there any other symptoms that need to be specifically mentioned? A white blood cell count of 15,000 refers to the number of white blood cells, but routine blood tests are not diagnostic standards; it is recommended to upload the routine blood test results for further review. Antipyretic medications should not be used frequently as fever could be a manifestation of complications. Treatment should be combined with the main symptoms. Fever issues may resolve as the main symptoms improve. It is suggested to conduct a digestive system examination and combine physical cooling with medication during high fever. The frequency of medication use should not be less than twice to avoid causing damage to the child’s kidneys.