Ipod Touch battery drains quickly unless being used
I have an iPod Touch (5th Gen). Ever since a lengthy car trip, during which I played podcasts for hours, my Touch no longer holds a charge unless I am using it. Actually using the iPod seems to slow the drain. If I'm not using it, it drains quickly, losing its charge within a couple hours or less. If I turn the iPod off completely, even at full charge, it will show no battery when I turn it back on, regardless of whether I turn it back on immediately or days later.
I did not update the software around the time this began. I've searched for help with this, but I can't seem to find anyone else whose battery drain is slowed by actual use, or a possible fix for this. Any insight as to what's going on?
iPod touch, iOS 10.3.3