Question
My daughter is almost three years old, and she has been having a fever every evening lately, always over 38 degrees Celsius. However, by the next day, she feels better. We took her to the hospital and she received an injection, but she had a fever again the next day. Now, what medicine should we give her?
Answer
Hello: The nervous system of infants and young children is not yet fully developed, making them prone to high fevers or a rapid return of body temperature after taking medication. Therefore, parents should have a basic understanding. In addition to following the doctor’s orders for treatment and caring for the sick child, parents should also learn and master some necessary knowledge for disease identification.
- Pay attention to the child’s mental state. If the child has a high fever but is still in good spirits, able to laugh and play after taking medication to reduce the fever, as if nothing is wrong, it indicates that the child’s condition is not severe and can be safely cared for at home. If the child appears listless, tired, and unresponsive, it suggests a serious condition and immediate hospitalization is needed.
- Observe the child’s complexion. If the child’s face looks normal or flushed, you can rest assured and care for them at home; if the face appears pale, yellow, blue, or purple, and the eyes look dazed, it indicates a serious condition and should be taken to the hospital.