HomeQuestions & Answers#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
Want to share your parenting queries and get answers
Get Solutions and advice from other parents and experts
Ask a QuestionMom of a 7 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago
Q.
#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
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

1 Answer

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 .
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Father of a 4 yr 9 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Guardian of a 7 yr 11 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Mom of a 2 yr 3 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Mom of a 1 yr old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Mom of a 3 yr 11 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Mom of a 3 yr 5 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Mom of a 1 yr 8 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Mom of a 10 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Mom of a 4 yr old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

Mom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Share

SUGGESTED ARTICLES
Do you know any solution to this question?Let’s go to the app - To help out fellow parents & to get answers to your questions
Add An Answer
Add An Answer
Add An Answer
Ask a Question
This question is being asked for:
Your identity will not be revealed
POST
Post Answer