He has a fever that keeps coming and going. He feels fine for about an hour, then the fever comes back. What could be causing this, and what should we do now?
Asked by Female, 31 · 2 days ago
A fever that comes and goes is common in many infections, especially viral illnesses. The temperature may drop for a while after rest or fever medicine, then rise again as the body continues fighting the infection. This pattern can happen with viral fever, throat infection, flu, or other infections. Fever-reducing medicines can help lower body temperature and make the person feel more comfortable, but they should be taken only if advised by your doctor. These medicines temporarily lower the fever but do not address the underlying cause, which is why the fever may return after some time. Make sure he rests, drinks fluids, and eats light food. Monitor temperature and watch for weakness, breathing trouble, rash, vomiting, or persistent fever. If the fever stays or worsens, consult a doctor to find the cause and get proper treatment.