Question
I had a fever of 38.5°C on the morning two days ago. I went to the hospital, and they said my throat was a bit red. They prescribed medication for me to take at home, including ribavirin, silver and gold pellets, cefamet benzathine chewable tablets, and children’s cold fever syrup. However, I kept having a fever. The highest temperature at night was 39°C. I used ibuprofen and a physical cooling gel, and the fever went down, but it came back in the morning. I had a fever of 38.5°C during the day. My mental state was good, but I just had a fever, and there was some redness around where a tooth was coming in.
Answer
Based on the information you provided, your child may have an upper respiratory infection accompanied by fever symptoms. When the body temperature is below 38.5°C, you can use a warm towel to wipe the armpits, groin, and other areas for physical cooling every 10 minutes. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is recommended to take antipyretic medicine to lower the temperature. At the same time, it is suggested to take your child to the hospital for a routine blood test, C-reactive protein, and mycoplasma test as soon as possible to determine the cause of the fever and receive targeted treatment based on the results of the examination.