Question
My child has a fever that hasn’t gone away after three days. I don’t know what’s causing it. My child has been acting out of sorts recently, constantly crying and fussing. We went to the hospital for check-ups, but there was no improvement. Please tell me what to do if my child has a fever that doesn’t go away after three days?
Answer
There are many causes of a child’s fever, which can be clinically divided into infectious and non-infectious types, with infectious causes being more common, such as colds, which are among the most common causes. For fever, it is first necessary to determine the cause and treat it accordingly. In Taiwan, if a child is diagnosed with a respiratory infection, parents should cooperate with the doctor to actively treat the condition and pay attention to their child’s diet and hygiene habits. The causes of respiratory infections in children are numerous. If a child is diagnosed with a respiratory infection, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to actively treat the condition, support gastrointestinal pressure, and develop good hygiene habits. Children should have a balanced diet and avoid cold stimulating foods.