Question
An 8-month-old boy has been running a fever of 39 degrees for 6 consecutive days, despite using various fever-reducing medications including Merck and Fever Suppository. The fever has recurred. Over the past 3 weeks, he has been treated at Xinhua Hospital in Shanghai, where the doctor prescribed pediatric Chai Gui Granules and Azithromycin, but the condition has not improved. On the fifth day, the doctor suggested intravenous fluid therapy (Azithromycin for inflammation), but the low-grade fever still persisted. Currently, the baby is experiencing diarrhea and crying and feeling weak at night. Physical cooling and medication treatment have been adopted, but the fever still persists. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
The persistent high fever in the baby may be caused by a viral infection or inflammation, with an initial diagnosis possibly being fever or tonsillitis. Parents are advised to keep the child well-warmed, ensure adequate fluid intake to promote metabolism, and consider changing medication treatments. The option of using Penicillin in combination with Yanhu Ning for intravenous injection can be considered to help the baby recover sooner. During this period, continue to closely monitor the child’s condition and follow appropriate treatment as directed by the doctor. Wishing for the child’s swift recovery.