Question
For the past four days, there has been a buildup of food residue. The child had diarrhea two days ago, three to four times a day, loss of appetite. Now, the child has diarrhea twice a day with granular stools and whitish appearance. Eating helps somewhat. Last night, the child started to have a fever of about 38.5 degrees Celsius, became restless, and lacked energy.
Answer
Ensure adequate hydration. If the body temperature is too high, physical cooling methods should also be used. Common causes include colds and flu. It is crucial to first identify the cause of the fever and treat it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to febrile convulsions in children, so it is necessary to control the temperature. This mainly involves using both medication for cooling and physical cooling methods, with specific medication use best done under medical guidance.