#asktheexperts my daughter was suffering with viral fever and after the doctor consult we were giving her crosin and other medications for a week time ..after that she was alright there was no fever now after one week again she is suffering with fever ...what can be the reason and fever comes in the night mostly..

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#asktheexperts my daughter was suffering with viral fever and after the  doctor consult we were giving her crosin and other medications for a  week time ..after that she was alright there was no fever now after one week again she is suffering with fever ...what can be the reason and fever comes in the night mostly..

Accepted Answer

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 giveun as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .