Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 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 .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to dgdecrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .f
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years agoA. Ma’am sometimes you too high fever child Ke Naam Se is kind of an issue but if your Dr is giving medicine continuously for a time being then you please go ahead with that I’m so things are going to be much better over the period for the child
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