Patient's question:
The child often has colds and fever. This morning, when going to bed, I noticed the child had a feverish head. I took his temperature, and it was 37.8 degrees. His eyes were a bit red, but he wasn't sneezing or coughing. There was a bit of crying, though. He was fine before his nap last night and didn't have a fever.What kind of assistance is needed: What could cause my son to suddenly have a high fever? Did he develop a high fever this morning?
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, most cases of fever are caused by infections. The pathogens causing infections can include bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, etc., with the former two being the most common. You need to see a doctor to check the cause of the high fever, pay attention to the condition of the throat, and note that respiratory infections are the main reason for fever in infants and young children. At the same time, a blood test should be conducted to determine whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection. Additional anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications should be administered.