Question
Why has my child been running a high fever for nearly a week and it’s still not subsiding? The medication hasn’t worked either; it’s been almost a week, and the fever is still there. What’s going on?
Answer
There are many reasons for a child to have a persistent fever, primarily categorized into infectious and non-infectious types. To achieve the best treatment outcome, it is essential to first determine the cause. Based on your child’s current condition, I suspect it may be due to a respiratory infection. I recommend that you take your child for a routine blood test and chest X-ray to confirm the cause, and then proceed with targeted treatment. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can consider short-term use of fever-reducing medication while ensuring the child drinks plenty of water and closely monitors their condition changes.