A 12-year-old boy started having a fever on December 11 and was diagnosed with bronchitis pneumonia. After 7 days of hospitalization and 5 days of medication at home, he began to have a fever again on the evening of December 22. Despite a good mental state and no cough, his temperature reached up to 40 degrees Celsius with intermittent high fever every 5-6 hours. The child’s blood routine and lung sounds were checked, and the doctor recommended taking ceftriaxone for three days before another review. Currently, the child has a high fever every 5-6 hours, with physical cooling measures taken during low fever periods and the use of children’s Tylenol. Parents are asking how to handle this situation.
When your child at home has a recurring fever, how should you properly respond?
How to manage recurring fever in babies with herpangina.
What to do when a child has a recurring fever?
Recurring fever in children can be caused by various reasons, including purulent tonsillitis, pneumonia, enteritis, and brain infections. It is recommended to carefully investigate the exact cause and ensure adequate hydration, increased fruit intake, rest, and physical cooling if necessary.
Recurring fever in children is often due to colds, with viral infections being the main cause. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment has certain advantages.
In such cases, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician, rule out diseases such as scarlet fever and measles, and seek immediate medical attention for individualized treatment based on the patient’s symptoms.
How to deal with recurring fever in children? How should tonsillitis be treated?
Children experiencing recurring fever with temperatures between 37.2-37.8 degrees Celsius, which returns after fever subsides, accompanied by symptoms such as cough and hoarseness.
Recurring fever in children may be due to bacterial or viral infections. It is recommended to undergo blood tests and chest X-rays to determine the cause and avoid taking medication without medical guidance.
