What should I do if a child's high fever does not subside?
May 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
A child's persistent high fever may be caused by respiratory tract infections, acute gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, etc., and requires targeted treatment. Specifically: if a child has low immunity, they may develop a respiratory tract infection, leading to fever, which may also be accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and nasal congestion, resulting in persistent high fever.
Persistent high fever in children may be caused by respiratory tract infections, acute gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, etc., and targeted treatment is required. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Respiratory Tract Infection
If a child has low immunity, they may develop a respiratory tract infection, leading to fever, often accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and nasal congestion, resulting in persistent high fever. In such cases, medications like acetaminophen tablets or paracetamol-caffeine-pheniramine granules can be administered under medical guidance.
2. Acute Gastroenteritis
If a child has a history of unhygienic diet or overeating, acute gastroenteritis may occur, causing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, thereby leading to the aforementioned condition. Treatment may include medications such as acetaminophen tablets and montmorillonite powder, taken under a doctor's supervision.
3. Urinary Tract Infection
If proper hygiene is not maintained in daily life, bacterial invasion may lead to urinary tract infection. Under bacterial attack, this condition may arise. It can be treated with medications such as cefixime dispersible tablets or amoxicillin capsules, as directed by a physician.
Besides the above, conditions such as roseola infantum, mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome (Kawasaki disease), and infectious mononucleosis may also cause persistent high fever in children. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to avoid delaying optimal treatment.
