Question
Last night, the child had dry vomiting, and there was also vomiting during the day, but stopped vomiting after going to the hospital and there was no diarrhea. At night, the child started to have a fever, so I bought an oral solution of fever-reducing medicine. Can this medicine help reduce the fever?
Answer
According to your description, the fever-reducing medicine is a type of antipyretic, but it is not recommended to use it arbitrarily. When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is suggested to complement physical cooling methods, such as drinking more water, using a warm towel to compress the head or body, or wiping with a warm cloth. If the fever symptoms do not subside, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a blood count test to determine the cause and receive symptomatic treatment. It is currently flu season, so it is recommended to keep indoor ventilation and use vinegar for fumigation and disinfection.