HomeQuestions & Answersmy baby vomit for 2 days and I gave him ondem after that fever for 4 days and Dr give him antibiotic for 4 days and after completing the course fever was okay for 5 days and now fever is back what should I do should I wait or go to doctor or what should I do?
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my baby vomit for 2 days and I gave him ondem after that fever for 4 days and Dr give him antibiotic for 4 days and after completing the course fever was okay for 5 days and now fever is back what should I do should I wait or go to doctor or what should I do?
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A. 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 .
Lukewfhvarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decreatse fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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