How to deal with a viral flu with repeated high fever

Recurrent high fever of a viral flu requires general treatment, physical cooling, and medication to reduce fever. Patients are advised to seek medical attention in a timely manner and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. General treatment

1. Pay attention to rest: during the fever period, bed rest should be taken to reduce the amount of activity, which is conducive to physical recovery;

2. Replenish water: If there is a recurrent fever, it may lead to a large loss of water in the body, at this time, you can drink some warm water or juice appropriately, which can replenish the water needed by the body and prevent dehydration;

3. Light diet: After the disease, the gastrointestinal function will be weakened, so it is necessary to have a reasonable diet, try to focus on liquid or semi-liquid food, such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, egg custard, etc., which is easy to digest and relatively soft, will not increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and will not affect the recovery of the disease.

2. Physical cooling

When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is necessary to use ibuprofen extended-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets and other drugs for antipyretic treatment according to the doctor's instructions. During this period, it can also be improved by physical cooling methods, such as wiping the palms, soles, armpits, groin, etc. with wet towels, which can help promote the body's heat dissipation, so as to achieve the purpose of cooling.

3. Drug antipyretic

If it persists, you should see a doctor in time, determine the cause after improving blood routine and other related examinations, and actively cooperate with the doctor for targeted treatment.If the above conditions are caused by epidemic viral infection, you can take antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir phosphate granules and ribavirin granules according to the doctor's instructions to control the progression of the disease. In addition, it can also be combined with the use of over-the-counter drugs such as paediatric aminophen xanthamine granules and compound aminophenamine tablets.

Attention should also be paid to keeping warm to avoid aggravating the discomfort symptoms from the cold. It is also necessary to develop good living habits in daily life, maintain sufficient sleep time, and avoid overwork.