How to treat persistent fever in children with enteritis

For children with enteritis, which is mostly caused by viral or bacterial infections, if the fever persists, it is necessary to choose the appropriate antipyretic method according to the body temperature, such as physical cooling or antipyretic drugs. At the same time, it is also crucial to treat the cause of the illness. Fever is a common symptom in childhood. For children with fever, the speed of return to normal is related to the state of the disease and the choice of the correct antipyretic method. For children with fever but body temperature <38.5 ℃ can use warm water on the child's forehead, reduce the clothing worn and other physical methods to lower the temperature, encourage the child to drink more water, some children's body temperature can be gradually decreased; for children with body temperature ≥38.5 ℃ need to use antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other antipyretic treatments under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time for the cause of the treatment is also very important for the recovery of body temperature, such as bacterial infection, need to actively use antibacterial drugs such as ceftazidime, meropenem and other anti-infective treatment. For viral infections, it is a self-limiting disease, so you need to pay attention to bed rest and drink more water. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. If gastroenteritis occurs in children, they should seek prompt medical attention and be evaluated and treated by a specialist.