What should I do if a child has a high fever for three consecutive days?

Patient's question:

Child has a continuous low fever, hospital conducted a thorough examination, blood tests are normal, chest X-ray is normal, hospital diagnosed as viral. It has been three days already. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Taking traditional Chinese medicine, what help has it provided: What should I do now

Doctor's answer:

Children with fever often experience gastrointestinal digestive dysfunction, and when vomiting, they should lean forward and turn their heads to avoid choking and lung infection.
Medical advice: It is recommended to use physical cooling methods and fever-reducing medications for fever. Children's ibuprofen can be used. Nausea is a sign of reduced gastrointestinal absorption. It is advisable to increase food intake, temporarily stop complementary foods, and feed with dissolved milk. In severe cases of nausea, fasting for 12-24 hours is recommended. Pay close attention to whether the child also experiences abdominal pain and nausea/vomiting.

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