What should I do if a ten-month-old baby has had a fever for three consecutive days?

Generally speaking, fever in clinical terms refers to elevated body temperature. If a 10-month-old baby has had a continuous fever for three days, possible causes may include pediatric food stagnation, bacterial cold, or novel coronavirus infection. Management methods may involve physical cooling techniques, oral medications, and others. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Pediatric Food Stagnation

After onset, food in the gastrointestinal tract cannot be digested and absorbed in time, leading to symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain. This condition can also generate pyrogenic substances within the body, resulting in persistent fever. Under medical guidance, medications such as Shanjian Jianpi Oral Liquid, Xia'er Xiaoshi Granules, or Xia'er Jianpi Huaji Oral Liquid may be used for treatment.

2. Bacterial Cold

As the number of bacteria increases after illness, irritation to the upper respiratory tract may occur, causing symptoms such as coughing and phlegm production. It may also cause the body's heat production to exceed heat dissipation, leading to sustained fever. At this time, applying cold compresses with ice packs on the forehead or underarms can help reduce body temperature. Additionally, under medical guidance, antibiotics such as Amoxicillin Granules, Cefixime Granules, or Cefuroxime Axetil Granules may be prescribed for treatment.

3. Novel Coronavirus Infection

The infection can lead to congestion and swelling of the mucous membranes in the throat, causing symptoms such as sore throat and dryness. It may also stimulate the immune system, raising the set point of the body’s temperature regulation center, thus causing recurrent fever. Under medical guidance, medications such as Ibuprofen Granules, Banlangen Granules, or Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Granules may be used for treatment.

Besides the above common causes, other potential conditions include pneumonia, meningitis, leukemia, etc. If any discomfort symptoms appear, prompt visit to a pediatric department at the hospital is recommended. During recovery, maintaining scientifically sound living habits and dietary routines will promote healing.