Patient's question:
My son is 17 months old and has had a fever for three consecutive nights. His temperature is normal during the day but spikes at night! Last night at 7:30 PM, his fever started at 38.6°C. I gave him Children's 999 Cold Medicine, 4 mL of lukewarm water for fever reduction, and applied a fever patch. His fever subsided around 10:30 PM. On the third day, I gave him a pack of Children's 999 Cold Medicine in the morning, noon, and evening, and he had no fever during the day! Last night, at 7:30 PM, his fever started at 37.5°C. I gave him Children's 999 Cold Medicine and applied a fever patch, and his fever was gone by 9:30 PM. The third day was the same—early, midday, and evening doses of Children's 999 Cold Medicine, with no fever during the day! Tonight, at 7:30 PM, his fever was 37.4°C. I gave him Children's 999 Cold Medicine and applied a fever patch, and his fever subsided around 11:00 PM. However, at 3:30 AM, his fever returned to 38.4°C. I gave him 4 mL of lukewarm water for fever reduction, but it hasn’t gone down yet! Why is he having such recurring fevers? What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
A child having a fever is a common symptom, but it is important to identify the cause of the fever. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination and thorough check-up promptly. If the child's fever persists and does not subside, they can visit the pediatric department of a local hospital for a follow-up examination, blood tests, and chest X-rays to carefully observe whether there is a bacterial or viral infection, pneumonia, or tracheitis. This will help clarify the cause of the fever and enable targeted medication and treatment, with timely and careful monitoring of temperature changes.