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Mom of a 7 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago
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#AskTheExpert My kid is having fever since a week. we also have done dengue malaria tests which came out negative but still he is getting fever every 6-7 hours of the fever syrup dose.. what can be the reason? is it a concern? how do I know what precaution to take..please help. He also has congestion in chest and runny nose too

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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 .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given . Lukewarm sponge bath can be givejn as home remedgy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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