Question
Started with a fever yesterday morning, the temperature dropped below 38.5 degrees in the afternoon, but then started to fever again at night. From yesterday afternoon to this morning, the child has taken four doses of fever-reducing medication. Today in the morning, it seemed less feverish, but now it’s starting to heat up again. Besides that, the child’s feet are cold, while hands are relatively warm.
Answer
Based on the description, the child has been feverish for over 24 hours, despite taking fever-reducing medication. In addition to the fever, the child also exhibits symptoms of cold feet and warm hands. No other discomforts have been mentioned yet. It is recommended to observe the child’s mental state, whether urination and defecation are normal, and whether there are any rashes on the body. Additionally, note down the types of fever-reducing medications used and inquire if a routine blood test has been conducted. Since the child has cold feet and warm hands, it may indicate poor peripheral circulation, which could lead to further decreases in body temperature. Therefore, it is suggested that parents continue to monitor the child’s body temperature and take the child to the hospital for a professional medical diagnosis and treatment.