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Father of a 4 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago
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Hi my baby is 1.7 year old..since last two days he didn't take food ..he is suffering from fever.. Dr sujjest some syrup.. but he didn't take a single piece of food..what's the reason

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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 be given . Lukewarm sponge bath can be givenuy as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago
A. So which medicine are you giving is it a supplement as a medicine that I’m not sure about but yes a lot of times it is not only about some deficiency or medicine sometime the child is going through some problem maybe it could be your child is having its teeth or some pain in the gums you never know so try to check for other things as well and give more of liquid is currently like lemonade fruit is buttermilk all these things are healthyWrite Your Answer Here
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