Patient's question:
My baby is 10 months old. These past few days, he has had continuous high fever that won't go down. Even after getting IV drips at the hospital, the fever still persists. His armpit temperature has dropped below 40 degrees Celsius when it's at its highest. The doctor checked and said it's due to malnutrition. I'd like to ask how to deal with a child's persistent high fever?Doctor's answer:
Malnutrition does not cause high fever. The causes of high fever include bacterial infections, viral infections, etc. It is recommended to check a blood test to clarify the infectious status. After controlling the infection, you can then enhance nutrition (eggs, meat, and fish are rich in nutrients, and vegetables and fruits are also essential). Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to go to a formal, top-tier hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations according to their own condition. This is the only way to provide symptomatic treatment and recover quickly.