Why does influenza cause recurring fever?

Influenza is actually the common cold. Generally speaking, most people who get influenza have weaker physical resistance. The elderly and children are very susceptible to influenza. The most obvious symptom of influenza is fever, and influenza is prone to recurrent fever. Everyone knows that if the body temperature is high, active treatment is needed, especially if children have recurrent fevers, parents must pay attention to it.

Why does influenza cause recurring fever?

If you have repeated high fevers due to influenza, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Only by determining the specific treatment method through professional examinations can you control the condition in a targeted manner and prevent the disease from becoming more and more serious. At that time, the damage to the body will be more serious, and people will no longer have a healthy body.

If influenza causes repeated high fever symptoms, it must be taken seriously. Do not think that the fever has subsided or that it is normal to have fever symptoms. Especially if children have repeated high fevers, it may directly affect their brain development, causing their intelligence to be affected, and ultimately have a huge impact on their future life. When you find that your child has a high fever, parents should be able to deal with it immediately.

What to do if your child has repeated fever due to influenza

If the child has a high temperature but is in good spirits, has a normal or flushed complexion, and continues to play as usual after taking medicine to reduce the fever, it means the child's condition is not serious and you can use symptomatic medication and observe closely. At the same time, pay attention to drinking plenty of water, eating a light diet, getting enough rest, and providing good home care.

If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius and continuous physical cooling is ineffective, it is recommended to take antipyretics. Especially for children with a history of febrile convulsions, parents should pay close attention to their children's body temperature to prevent convulsions caused by rapid temperature rise. If the child's temperature gradually drops after taking antipyretics, drinking plenty of water, getting enough rest, and other care, you can continue to observe the child at home and continue to provide good care.

You should seek medical attention promptly when the following situations occur: if the child behaves abnormally, is in a bad mental state, alternates between drowsiness and irritability, or even has neurological symptoms such as convulsions, etc., then the child is seriously ill and should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you have a fever above 39 degrees Celsius, or are accompanied by other symptoms (such as rapid breathing rate, gasping or difficulty breathing, drowsiness, abnormal irritability, refusal or unwillingness to drink water for more than 6 hours), you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.