What is recurrent fever in children

  In daily life, especially for novice parents who don't know how to take care of their children, they don't know what to do when their children have a fever, let alone what causes their fever. This can easily lead to children missing the optimal processing time and causing a series of other illnesses. So, what is recurrent fever in children?

  

What is recurrent fever in children1

  Recurrent fever in children may be caused by viral infection, especially viral colds, which usually have recurrent fever. It is necessary to actively use antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. Of course, some inflammatory diseases can also cause children to have recurrent fever, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. It is necessary to use anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. In addition, some blood diseases can also cause recurrent fever, it is best to go to the hospital for a blood routine examination.

  Repeated fever in children may be due to respiratory infections, which are related to their weakened immune system. Secondly, it is also possible that respiratory infections are caused by catching a cold, often due to bacterial or viral infections. Generally, antipyretic drugs can be given for treatment. If it is caused by bacterial or viral infections, antibiotics should also be given for anti infective treatment.

  Fever is a defensive response of the human body, and antipyretics can generally only lower body temperature, but cannot fundamentally eliminate the cause of fever. If the child's body temperature does not exceed 38.5 ℃, generally do not rush to help the child reduce fever, especially before a clear diagnosis is made. Generally speaking, when a child's body temperature drops below 38.5 ℃, it is best to drink plenty of hot water, rest more, and closely monitor changes in the condition. If the fever lasts for too long or the fever temperature is too high, exceeding 38.5 ℃, necessary treatment with antipyretic drugs must be used.

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