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 spongge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is alsoh beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years agoA. You just have to give basic medicine if your child is having fever and to control create and controlled or heat in the body you can go ahead with giving good amount of liquid to the child that’s going to be very very important and for anything as if you want to know then you please be more clear in your questionWrite Your Answer Here
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