Question
The child, who is 2 years old, has been suffering from intermittent fever. It started with a high fever last night, and medication has not been effective. The fever keeps coming back. Last night, there was a slight runny nose, but it’s gone today. How was the previous treatment and what was the outcome? I want to know what’s causing this, and besides medication, what other methods can be used to treat repeated fever?
Answer
Repeated fever in children is often caused by infections or abnormal temperature regulation centers. It is recommended to go to the hospital for routine blood tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate tests, and possibly blood cultures if necessary. Acetaminophen can be taken to reduce fever, and alcohol or warm water can be used for sponge baths during high fever. Maintain a light diet and drink plenty of water. If there are any discomforts, seek a follow-up consultation promptly, and consider hospitalization if necessary.