Question
A few days ago, my child had a fever for three days due to a bacterial infection. How should it be treated?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, your child had a fever for three days due to a bacterial infection a few days ago. Although the fever has subsided, they have developed a high fever again this afternoon, accompanied by pain in the ankle and the upper part of the calf, resembling cramps. You are inquiring whether this could be caused by leg cramps and how to handle it. It is advisable to take your child for a follow-up examination to obtain the latest laboratory results. Given that your child previously had a severe bacterial infection and still has a high fever, it may be necessary to continue antibiotic treatment. For the leg pain symptoms, they may be due to leg cramps, and you can try giving your child calcium gluconate oral solution to alleviate the symptoms. At the same time, be attentive to any other symptoms your child may exhibit, such as persistent pain or persistent fever, and seek medical attention immediately.