Fever

Yesterday morning, Son No 3 woke up cheerfully and played half-an-hour of Pet Society before complaining of some discomfort in his intestinal region. Thereafter, his disposition deteriorated as rapidly as the rise in body temperature. He did not go to school. I sensed it was more than a common flu - which I normally would have treated at home - and so, I brought him to see a paediatrician at Desa Sri Hartamas.

Son No 3 did not like the doctor's prodding and poking and told the doctor so, but he was generally cooperative. His tonsils were not inflamed. Nevertheless, a bacterial infection was diagnosed as the lymph nodes were enlarged. 5 different types of medicine were prescribed. The cost of the consultation was astronomical at RM236 but that's another story.

Anyway, the fever continued to rage unabated, despite all the medication. At one point last night, his body temperature shot beyond 40 degrees C and I had to sponge him with tepid water to control the temperature. This was in addition to the "Kool-fever" gel sticker which we have pasted across his forehead and the doses of paracetamol.

The fever broke some time after 2 am. It came down to 38 degrees C. After that, we managed to catch some sleep. I slept next to him as Son No 2 was already asleep in my bedroom. In his sleep, Son No 3 sometimes broke into speech. I wouldn't say he was delirious, far from it, he was crystal clear - I remember once he said, "The animals can see it but the people cannot." Wonder what he was dreaming about :)

Today, Son No 3 continues to rest at home. He still has a mild fever but he should be on his way to full recovery soon.