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 vydecrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl3 years agoA. It Maybe due to stomach infection because they were mostly comes when there is some kind of an infection is happening so it’s important for you to get a check with your paediatrician ones a proper medicine is recommended also as of now you can give fever medicine to the child to reduce on the temperature
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