Patient's question:
Hoarse voice, runny nose. Not eating. Not drinking milk. Stomach sometimes hurts. Doesn't like drinking water. Doesn't like the foods he/she used to like. Mentally okay. It has been 5 days. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The fever is not very serious. Just not eating. What kind of assistance is needed: What is the problem?Doctor's answer:
Children who fall ill have two unique characteristics: poor spirits and poor appetite (some children may only experience one). This is related to their fever. At the same time, your child may sometimes have stomach pain, so be alert to the possibility of mesenteric lymphadenitis. This is also related to fever.Recommendations:
The current priority is to actively treat the fever. Consider using antiviral medications, drink plenty of fluids, monitor the temperature, and consider a blood test to check for bacterial infection. If bacterial infection is detected, antibiotics should be added.
Regarding the stomach pain, it is recommended to undergo an MRI of the abdominal mesenteric lymph nodes for a definitive diagnosis. If it is confirmed to be mesenteric lymphadenitis, active anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatment should be initiated.