Question
The child has had a fever of 38°-39° for two days, and the test and examination results indicate a viral infection. The child has taken antipyretic medication but the fever persists. I am asking for methods to resolve the fever and the cold limbs.
Answer
When a child has a fever, they may experience cold limbs, which is due to the contraction of peripheral blood vessels in the limbs caused by the fever. After the child sweats, their limbs will warm up, and the body temperature will return to normal, as will the circulation. It is recommended to have the child drink plenty of warm water, avoid catching a cold again, and consider traditional Chinese medicine treatment, such as using Bupleurum and other medications. I hope my explanation is helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery! How is the child’s mental state?