Question
A two-year-old girl has had a fever for the past two weeks, with an initial temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius. After taking antipyretic medication, she began to have diarrhea. Two days ago, her fever reached 39.5 degrees Celsius. Yesterday, the fever subsided, but the child continues to be drowsy and lacks energy. What were the past treatment situations and effects, and how can we help the child?
Answer
Common causes of fever in children are infections. If the fever lasts for more than 48 hours, or if symptoms such as coughing and vomiting occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a urine test to determine whether it is a bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infection, and treat according to the results. In addition, a lung percussion or chest X-ray should be performed to check for pneumonia. If the fever persists for a long time, attention should also be paid to whether there is an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is important to have a light diet and avoid eating greasy and spicy foods.