Question
My child has been suffering from viral fever for three days, accompanied by nausea and a lack of energy. How is viral fever caused?
Answer
Viral fever is caused by an inflammatory response triggered by a viral infection within the body. Treatment usually involves the use of antiviral medications, such as ribavirin. For fever symptoms, symptomatic measures can be taken, such as drinking plenty of water, wiping the body with warm water, or using a fever-reducing patch for physical cooling. If physical cooling is ineffective and the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you may consider taking fever-reducing medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.