Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 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 sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .Regarding this concern your local doctor will guide you in a proper way and the doubts can be cleared accordingly in this .so you can discuss and get the solution for your queries .
Also online consultation can be taken on the platform and it will also be helpful in getting the propetr guidance as there could be a detailed discusgsion which would be benifecial in solving the queries in the correct manner .
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