Question
My child had a slight fever and cough after returning from the end-of-term exams. They have been receiving injections for three days, but they keep saying they are dizzy and have chills. Their gaze seems a bit slow, their speech has changed, and they are irritable.
Answer
All of the child’s symptoms could be due to delusions caused by high fever. The high body temperature and excessive physical consumption can lead to temporary brain hypoxia, resulting in delusions and screaming. At this point, oral antipyretic medication is needed. At the same time, precautions should be taken to rule out discomfort and delusions caused by the flu, which can be done through influenza virus screening. If confirmed infected, oral medication is required. Additionally, it is necessary to check for viral meningitis or other intracranial infections; in such cases, an electroencephalogram and lumbar puncture should be performed to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing. In some cases, a brain MRI may also be necessary.