Question
The child has a persistent high fever, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees. Oral fever-reducing medication and physical cooling methods are ineffective. After receiving fever-reducing injections, the fever persists. Blood tests are normal. The doctor diagnoses a viral infection and prescribes antiviral medication, but there is still uncertainty about how to handle the child’s continued high fever. Urgent expert advice is needed.
Answer
If the child’s mental state remains good and the body temperature can be brought down to normal with oral fever-reducing medication or physical cooling methods, immediate medical attention may not be necessary. However, if the child shows poor mental responses, pale or dark skin, frequent coughing, difficulty breathing, seizures, frequent vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased urination, or rashes, medical attention should be sought immediately for assessment by a doctor to determine whether hospitalization for observation is needed. It is important to note that the severity of the fever does not necessarily represent the seriousness of the condition. If the fever persists for more than three days, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible.