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 .
Lukewarmd sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intakce is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years agoA. नमस्ते
आपको अपने बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ से सलाह लेनी चाहिए, यह महत्वपूर्ण है।
कृपया जब भी जरूरत हो, स्तनपान कराएं।
अपने बच्चे को हल्के कपड़े पहनाएं।
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