Patient's question:
My child has had a high fever for almost a week and it's still persisting. What's going on? The medicine hasn't been working. It's been a week and the fever isn't going down. What's happening?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can cause a baby's fever. The major categories include infectious and non-infectious causes. It is best to identify the cause and treat accordingly to achieve the best results. Based on the baby's current condition, I consider the possibility of a respiratory infection to be relatively high. I suggest you first have the baby tested for a complete blood count and chest X-ray to determine the general direction, and then proceed with symptomatic treatment. If the fever is below 38.5°C, you can temporarily give fever-reducing medication. Encourage the baby to drink plenty of fluids and pay close attention to their condition.