Question
If a child has a continuous fever over 39.8 degrees Celsius and physical cooling and oral fever-reducing medication are ineffective, how should one handle the situation?
Answer
If the child’s mental state is good and the body temperature returns to normal after taking fever-reducing medication or using physical cooling methods, immediate medical attention may not be necessary. However, if the child exhibits symptoms such as poor mental response, abnormal skin color, frequent coughing, difficulty breathing, seizures, frequent vomiting, abdominal pain, oliguria, or rashes, medical attention should be sought immediately for evaluation by a doctor to determine if hospitalization is required. It is important to emphasize that the temperature level does not necessarily represent the severity of the condition. If the fever persists for more than three days, timely medical attention should be sought.