Question
The child experiences intermittent abdominal pain, with body temperature consistently around 37 degrees, reaching a high of 37.8 degrees. The child has diarrhea four to five times a day, and the stool is abnormal, resembling pus.
Answer
The causes of a child’s fever are diverse, commonly categorized into infectious and non-infectious, with infections being the predominant cause. The common cold is one of the most frequent causes. After determining the cause, treatment should be administered accordingly. Measures should also be taken to control body temperature when it is too high, including medication for cooling and physical cooling methods. Using medication under a doctor’s guidance is necessary.