Question
At around 1 am on the 12th, the baby had a fever of 38~39 degrees and was treated with a fever-reducing patch. In the noon of the 12th, we went to Lühe Hospital for a check-up, where the baby’s temperature was 38 degrees. After a blood test, the doctor diagnosed it as viral fever and prescribed Shuanghuanglian Granules. At 1 am on the 13th, the baby’s temperature rose again to 39 degrees, and although Lin’s fever-reducing medicine was taken, there was still no improvement. The child has been in a drowsy state ever since.
Answer
It is not advisable to rush into using medication to reduce a child’s fever, as fever is the body’s defense mechanism. Fever-reducing drugs can only lower body temperature but cannot eliminate the cause of the fever. When the body temperature does not exceed 38.5℃, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, rest, and monitor any changes in the condition, or use physical cooling methods. If the body temperature is too high or the fever persists for too long, then fever-reducing medication should be used for treatment.