Any Suggestion On Possible Cure My 15 Month Old Baby Boy Is Having 102F Fever

Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2025

Question: Hello Sir,
My 15 month old baby boy is having 102 F fever since yesternight. Sometime it comes to 100 and again goes back to 102. Till yesterday, everything was fine. Suddenly at night, it went up to 102. He is eating normally, but feeling little dull and cranky. Any suggestion on possible cure would be highly appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Might be viral fever, need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

A previously normal child developing fever all of a sudden without any other symptoms usually suggests an acute viral illness.
As he is otherwise active and feeding well, nothing to worry. He will be alright in 48-72 hours.

Till then, you can give him Paracetamol suspension 3-4 times daily(every 6-8 hours). If you tell me weight of the child, I can give the exact dosing.

If fever persists beyond 72 hours, fresh symptoms appear, or if he becomes dull and refuses to feed, let me know.

Regards, Dr Aslam

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng