Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy1 Year agoA. Sir thanks for your reply but your answer is always same and irrelevant. At least please don’t reply as others could see the question and answer with appropriate solutions.
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year 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 tog decrease fevuer.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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