A patient inquires about their recurring fever, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, for a year, with previous treatments ineffective. They seek to understand possible causes and improvement plans.
A 6-year-old child has a fever and cough, seeking treatment advice
A 20-month-old baby has a body temperature of 37.8°C. Should medication be administered?
The baby had a fever of 39.8 degrees Celsius yesterday, received a small injection at the hospital, and took some ibuprofen. The body temperature was 38.5 degrees Celsius last night, 37.6 degrees Celsius this morning, and 38.7 degrees Celsius after the afternoon nap. Some anti-inflammatory medication was taken, and ibuprofen again. The tonsils were slightly inflamed, and blood tests showed no significant issues, indicating a viral infection. Should intravenous therapy be administered today?
A three-year-old and four-month-old baby has a fever of 38.7 degrees Celsius. Even if the baby is asleep, they should be woken up to take antipyretic medication to prevent convulsions caused by high fever.
Fever and convulsions in babies may be due to individual differences, and generally do not indicate hydrocephalus. However, it is recommended to undergo a comprehensive brain examination to rule out the possibility of underdevelopment of brain development.
Does a child need to continue taking antiviral medication after experiencing vomiting?
If a child’s fever exceeds 40 degrees and persists after taking antipyretics, is it necessary to go to the hospital for saline infusion treatment?
Understanding How to Handle a Seven-Month-Old Baby’s Fever
Two-year-old children with a fever can still drink formula milk, but they should adjust their diet appropriately to reduce the burden on the digestive system.
