LobsangFather of 2 children2 years agoA. #asktheexperts why children fever repeat week after week after completing all the medicine course.
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 .
Lukewarm spgonge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adfequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. Fevers due to viruses can last for as little as two to three days and sometime as long as two weeks. A fever caused by a bacterial infection may continue until the child is treated with an antibiotic.
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