Patient's question:
Female, 8 years old, my baby is usually normal during the day, but suddenly started having a fever at night. I'm very worried and want to know what to do about fever symptoms in children.Doctor's answer:
Caused by catching a cold, the fever is generally suspected to be due to a viral infection. You can choose to drink more water and wait and see. As for taking antiviral medications for all four seasons, it's recommended. In terms of diet, avoid fish and shrimp, and avoid sweets. The interval between taking fever-reducing medications is usually at least four hours, and they should only be used when the temperature is above 38.5°C. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular sleep patterns, take precautions against cold and keep warm, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.