Question
The 5-year-old child always feels feverish and has phlegm in the throat. The child had an intravenous infusion of ceftriaxone a few days ago, which helped lower the fever to 39 degrees. This time, the fever is high again, and no antipyretic medication has been taken; instead, the child is taking azithromycin. The child says they have stomach pain and the throat doesn’t hurt but there’s phlegm. Previous treatment and effects: The fever subsides after taking medication, but it recurs every 6 hours after drinking the medicine. Seeking help for: What to eat to avoid frequent high fevers, and what are the side effects of frequent high fevers and injections on the body.
Answer
The 5-year-old child always feels feverish and has phlegm in the throat. The child had an intravenous infusion of ceftriaxone a few days ago, which helped lower the fever to 39 degrees. This time, the fever is high again, and no antipyretic medication has been taken; instead, the child is taking azithromycin. The child says they have stomach pain and the throat doesn’t hurt but there’s phlegm. Previous treatment and effects: The fever subsides after taking medication, but it recurs every 6 hours after drinking the medicine. Seeking help for: What to eat to avoid frequent high fevers, and what are the side effects of frequent high fevers and injections on the body.