Does a Child’s Heartbeat Speed Up After a Fever Needle, and Is It Related to the Heart?

After a child receives a fever needle, an increased heartbeat may be caused by the drug’s adverse effect on the heart, leading to tachycardia. If the symptoms are not severe, rest and adequate hydration can help the heartbeat gradually return to normal. However, if there is severe palpitations, it should be treated immediately in the hospital’s internal medicine department. In addition, it is advisable to avoid spicy, cold, greasy, and overly salty foods in daily life to prevent depletion of Qi, blood, and body fluids and possibly trigger similar symptoms. If necessary, brain CT or MRI, electroencephalogram, and other examinations should be conducted to rule out potential cerebrovascular diseases.
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