How to Handle a Child’s Diarrhea and Fever

How should you handle a child’s diarrhea, vomiting, and fever when they are caused by a cold?

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If a child has an itchy throat, fever, and cough, it could be the flu or another illness. It’s advised to pay attention to rest, promptly reduce fever if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, ensure adequate sleep, and seek medical treatment if symptoms are severe.

Persistent cough and fever in children may be due to wind-cold flu with cough. Treatment can include Sanao Decoction and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication.

How should one handle a child’s recurring fever caused by viral infection?

When a child experiences repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting, along with a fever, it’s crucial to carefully check for viral infections. Most often, viral infections can lead to viral gastroenteritis, cause a drop in body temperature, and trigger dry heaves. If the child refuses to eat dinner, immediate careful examination is necessary to prevent dehydration. In cases where the child cannot eat dinner or has severe nausea and vomiting, intravenous fluid replacement may be required.

Repeated coughing and fever in children may be caused by inflammation, and oral medications for cough and anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended. If the fever persists, it is advisable to go to the hospital for further examination, such as blood tests and X-rays, to determine the cause and take appropriate treatment measures.

If a child keeps having a fever over 39 degrees, it may be caused by a viral infection. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and maintain a light diet, usually the body temperature will start to drop within 3 to 5 days.

If a child has a recurring fever, it’s recommended to check routine blood test and a chest X-ray, and treat the symptoms accordingly.