#asktheexperts sir meri beti ko night me fever hora day me normal hai syrups use karre local dch doctor se consult kare. aap kya advice karoge sir kya karna chahiye

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 aftter 4-6 hrs if needed . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to dgecrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .