Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year agoA. 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 huhrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be guiven as home remedy to decruease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. You can give ball to the child you can repeat it after every six hours that’s going to be important along with that if the fever is constantly increasing and does not subside within the time of maximum 72 hours and you should go for further testing with your doctor
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