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 ifhu needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake iys also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. Sometimes this could be due to an infection in the stomach as well I would suggest you give paracetamol to the child for fever control and do consult your doctor as a clarity can only be provided after physical assessment
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