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 inf a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine outfput monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl1 Year agoA. You can give which ever fruit you would want to fruit and water restriction just make sure that whatever you give should be your room temperature you can also give room temperature buttermilk coconut water try to be more of liquid as of now like food of porridge and khichadi more than liquid state as of now whatever your child likes to have because that this time lots of appetite is commonly seen with kids so liquid really help a lot
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