Question
My child is 6 years old and has been running a fever of 37 to 38 degrees for three days. The injection therapy has not worked. After checking the blood line, it showed a white blood cell count of 17,000. We administered six days of intravenous drip treatment, including penicillin and ceftriaxone. The count dropped to 10,000, but the body temperature is still fluctuating, and fever-reducing medication is needed to stabilize it. What could be the cause, and what should we do?
Answer
Hello, considering the possibility of a common cold, symptoms usually include coughing, expectoration, and fever. The measured body temperature does not need to be increased by 0.5 degrees; a temperature above 37 degrees is considered a fever. You can use pediatric paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules for treatment, drink plenty of water, and ensure proper warmth. In necessary cases, intravenous therapy can be used for treatment.