#asktheexpert Hello Doctor My daughter is having fever from yesterday afternoon.. Giving her delcold suspension every 6 hours.. But her temperature is decreaseing for 3 to 4 hours.. Then temperature again starts to rise is it normal.. Its been a day and there is no recovery.. I am worried about her.. She is playing a little but as the temperature starts rising she becomes dull.. What should i do?? Should I consult doctor again?

2 Answers

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. 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 bath can be givveen as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. That is a normal nature of ego to rise back again in 3 to 5 hours I would just like to recommend you to continue with medicines given by the doctor Anita fever does not subside completely within three days then you have to go for a blood test

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