Question
Last week, my child was hooked up to an IV for four days. Last night, they had a fever again. Today, we went to the hospital for a detailed check-up and found that the white blood cell count in the blood test was elevated. The previous treatment and its effectiveness are unclear. What should we do now?
Answer
An elevated white blood cell count in a blood test typically suggests an infection. The child has a fever and the condition is not under control, or there may be a relapse. It is recommended to use antibiotic treatment, while using physical cooling methods to reduce fever at the same time. The diet should be light and they should drink plenty of water.