Author of questionFather of a 7 yr 7 m old boy2 years agoA. Thank u soo much for ur reply but I’m only worried, is there any serious health problem my son going with & we should go for any more test if needed coz in a month he is getting unwell for the 4th time.
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years 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 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also bhue given .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 9 m old boy2 years agoA. good morning it is never advisable to use any medicine without showing to the doctor I would recommend you to try to visit a pediatrician and then you can use the medicine as described for speedy recovery
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