Patient's question:
My daughter is 5 years old. She has been having high fever every half month for two consecutive months. This has happened before, but the intervals were slightly longer. Usually, when it occurs, first we notice she hasn't had a bowel movement, and then it is accompanied by high fever. I don't know what the cause is. Taking some medicine helps relieve the symptoms. I would like to ask the doctor what might be causing this and what precautions should be taken.Doctor's answer:
When a 5-year-old child has a fever, the first step is to measure their body temperature. If measuring in the armpit, a normal temperature should be 37 degrees Celsius or below. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is considered a high fever. In this case, it is necessary to quickly provide fever-reducing treatment and combine it with physical cooling methods, such as bathing the child with lukewarm water. Additionally, observe the child for any discomfort they may be experiencing. If the child has a severe high fever, it is important to take them to the hospital.