Question
A two-and-a-half-year-old child has had a fever for three consecutive days. After undergoing a blood test at the hospital, it was found that the C-reactive protein index was elevated, and the doctor diagnosed it as acute respiratory infection, prescribing Xiao Chaihu Decoction, rifampicin, and Pulile Ke syrup. After taking the medication once, the body temperature dropped to 36 degrees, and after taking it for two days, the body temperature further decreased to 35.2 degrees, with the lowest reaching 35 degrees and lasting for up to 12 hours. What is going on?
Answer
Generally speaking, the medications you have taken should not cause such a dramatic change in body temperature. This could be because you may have also taken other medications; after taking medications such as steroids or ibuprofen for fever reduction, there is sometimes a recurrence of significant drops in body temperature. It is recommended that you take good care of your child, adequately hydrate them, keep their diet light, and be cautious with medication dosages to avoid overdosing. Additionally, ensure they get plenty of rest. These medications themselves should not cause such a drastic drop in body temperature; you can further observe your child’s condition.