#asktheexperts
hello doctor,
my 7 year old is having 100.4 body temperature but her body and forehead seems very hot. She has a mild cough and one of her front permanent tooth is erupting.

Question

#asktheexperts 
hello doctor,
my 7 year old is having 100.4 body temperature but her body and forehead seems very hot. She has a mild cough and one of  her front permanent tooth is erupting.

Accepted Answer

the first medicine will always be paracetamol and it is given according to weight and power of paracetamol medicine you are having.
give liquids and easily digestible food and paracetamol should be given only after food.
keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever
armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fevers
to body sponge to decrease the surface temperature and should be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water.
higher mdedicines (ibugesic / meftal-p) whether required or not will be told by the doctor.

Accepted Answer

hi
such temperature is caused by infection
so please visit your pediatrician for once
keep your child well hydrated
rub onion slices on chest,back and sole of your child

#asktheexperts hello doctor, my 7 year old is having 100.4 body temperature but her body and forehead seems very hot. She has a mild cough and one of her front permanent tooth is erupting.