Question
A child has a fever of 39 degrees Celsius. After taking a fever-reducing medicine, the fever subsided, but it recurred shortly thereafter. What could be the reason?
Answer
A fever of 39 degrees Celsius in a child may be due to catching a cold. Although the fever-reducing medicine taken at 7 PM and sweating helped to some extent, the fever started again at 9 PM. The doctor advised that fever-reducing medication should be taken at least every five hours. Currently, the child is experiencing persistent high fever, and it is necessary to first give the child plenty of water to drink and use warm water to wipe for physical cooling. The fever-reducing medicine should be taken every four to six hours. If the child’s mental state is poor, it is recommended to administer intravenous fluids to replenish body fluids. If it is a bacterial infection, antibiotics should be taken.