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Mom of a 6 yr 8 m old boy2 years ago
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hi my son i 5 years old..he is getting fever regularly and and temperature is getting down after 2 days after using medicine..if we consult a doctor he is saying that there is no problem..any suggestions for my son for not getting fever regularly

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 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 given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fvluid intake is alsho beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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