Question
A 6-and-a-half-year-old boy has been suffering from chronic constipation and has been experiencing continuous fever without any symptoms of a cold. He is inquiring whether the fever is caused by constipation and what solutions are available.
Answer
The doctor advises to pay attention to whether there is abdominal pain and loss of appetite, which could be due to upper respiratory infection or constipation. It is recommended to use oral liquids for treatment and to undergo routine blood tests to determine the cause of the illness.