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Mom of a 5 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago
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Hi! doctor, my son is 2 years 7 month old. he having fever from last 6 days. am worried for him, when I give medicine to him, he is ok for 3-4 hrs after that again he having high temperature like 101 or 102. this routine is last 6 days. please suggest what I do.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years 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 4-6 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also fbe given . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avotid dehydration .
POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago
A. 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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