Question
The child has had a fever for a week, with the highest temperature reaching 39.5 degrees. After intravenous fluid administration in the afternoon, the temperature dropped to 38.5 degrees. The blood glucose C-reactive protein level is elevated, normal being below 3, now at 33. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Based on your description, I suspect that this child’s repeated episodes of fever might be due to symptoms of an infectious disease. Since the hospital has diagnosed it as viral fever, it is important to provide timely symptomatic treatment. Recommendations: It is suggested to administer antipyretic medication for symptomatic treatment, such as Acetaminophen Paracetamol Granules. Additionally, you can give drugs like Isatis root and Qingre Ling. Pay attention to rest and drink plenty of water. If necessary, promptly visit the local hospital’s outpatient department for follow-up, and under the doctor’s guidance, provide appropriate symptomatic antibiotic treatment, such as Cefpodoxime proxetil.