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my 5 year old kid has had a fever for the last 2 days. day times showing normal and 100 degrees fever. but night times it 102 degrees. we are giving calpol and ibugesic for high fever. but why still fever is not going. what should do.

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my 5 year old kid has had a fever for the last 2 days. day times showing normal and 100 degrees fever.  but night times it 102 degrees. we are giving calpol and ibugesic for high fever. but why still fever is not going. what should do.

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Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge badweth can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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Hello dear parent! Avoid self medication. It is advisable to consult your child’s doctor for a personal evaluation and seek medical advice in this regard. Complete the course of treatment as prescribed. Keep Babyhug medicine spoon handy

#AskExperts my 5 year old kid has had a fever for the last 2 days. day times showing normal and 100 degrees fever. but night times it 102 degrees. we are giving calpol and ibugesic for high fever. but why still fever is not going. what should do.