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Mom of a 6 yr old girl3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my daughter is suffering from 102 fever as we are living in himachal so little cold here plz suggest immediate medicine

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 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 .other medicine like mefenamic.. acid ibuprofen can also be given . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intakge is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. Ibujesic plus you can give because the fever is actually pretty much on the higher side you can give it as per the current age and weight of your child and also do calls positive Er give a bath to the child with normal water it completely wrap up yo China after that as that also helps in reducing the

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