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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy1 Year ago
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Hello, my baby has had a fever for the last 3 days after 3 days The fever is gone but again at night at 2:30 am the fever is 101°c what to do I am giving him calpol and zifi

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Author of questionMom of 2 children1 Year ago
A. is there any need to do a blood test and all??
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago
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 after tyu4-6 hrs if needed . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decreaset fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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