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 .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .t
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also bgeneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years agoA. You should get a blood test done for your child because that we will come to know the right reasons behind as to why your child is suffering with fever because blood test is actually going to reveal everything correctly so you can just go ahead with thatWrite Your Answer Here
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