What should I do if the tonsillitis persists with a fever of 37.5°C that won't go away?
Dec 06, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
A persistent fever of 37.5°C due to tonsillitis can generally be treated through physical cooling, oral medications, intravenous infusion, and other methods. Tonsillitis is a disease caused by pathogenic microbial infection that may lead to fever. If the fever persists, physical cooling measures such as warm water baths and applying fever-reducing patches can be used. Additionally, loosening clothing can help dissipate heat.
Fever generally refers to an elevated body temperature, and not reducing fever means the body temperature remains high. When the tonsils are inflamed with a persistent temperature of 37.5℃, treatment options usually include physical cooling methods, oral medications, and intravenous infusions.
1. Physical cooling: Tonsillitis is a condition caused by pathogenic microbial infections. During an episode, fever may occur. If the fever persists, physical cooling methods such as warm water baths or applying fever-reducing patches can be used. Additionally, loosening clothing can help dissipate heat.
2. Oral medications: Persistent inflammation may continuously stimulate the body, causing a sustained fever of 37.5℃, often accompanied by symptoms such as swollen tonsils, sore throat, and dry throat. Patients may follow medical advice to take antipyretic and analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or acetaminophen tablets.
3. Intravenous infusion: If the fever persists and cannot be reduced, it may lead to electrolyte imbalances or even dehydration. In such cases, patients should promptly go to the hospital and, as directed by a physician, receive fluid replacement via intravenous infusion. Concurrently, corticosteroid medications such as methylprednisolone sodium succinate injection or dexamethasone injection may be administered as part of treatment.
In addition, patients should consume more fresh vegetables and fruits in daily life and avoid spicy or irritating foods to prevent worsening of the condition.
