Question
A child had a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius in the morning, took antipyretic medication, and the fever subsided by noon along with sweating. In the afternoon, they ate chicken soup, tea eggs, and milk, but the fever recurred to over 39.5 degrees Celsius by evening. After receiving an injection for fever reduction, the fever did not subside and an unpleasant, putrid odor appeared in the mouth. What could be the cause? What should I do? What precautions should I take in the future? Urgent assistance needed.
Answer
Fever in children is often caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction. When vomiting occurs, one should tilt their head and turn to prevent choking that might lead to lung infection. It is recommended to use physical cooling (cooling) methods and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, such as children’s ibuprofen. Vomiting indicates weakened gastrointestinal absorption, so one should increase food intake, temporarily stop complementary feeding, and feed with milk. If vomiting is severe, fasting for 12-24 hours is advised, and close observation for abdominal pain and vomiting should be made.