Question
The child has a persistent high fever, and on the third day, the right knee swells and becomes painful. What methods can be used to alleviate this pain? What should I also pay attention to?
Answer
The child’s condition may be due to an infection spreading to the knee joint, causing an inflammatory reaction within the joint, and possibly leading to purulent changes. Since the child is very young, the systems of the body are closely connected. Once one system is infected, it can potentially affect multiple systems throughout the body. Parents are advised not to worry too much. The knee swelling in the child may be related to the same pathogen that caused the fever, and therefore, following the doctor’s antibiotic treatment should help control it.