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 sptyonge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitorifng is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl1 Year agoA. hi
usually it happens because of low immunity or poor hygenie
so please keep your child well hydrated
give decotion of warm water Tulsi leaves, pinch of turmeric powder,salt and ajwain seeds in 2 tbsp quantity every 6
hours hours
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