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Suggest Remedies For Fever, Cough And Cold In An Infant

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Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Question: hi doctor
my 13 months daughter is suffering from fever. fever is around 100 to 102.
she is not having cough or cold. she is passing stool normally like only once today. we gave her crocin twice. fever is since morning...
please suggest treatment
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be a viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most often such fevers are due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment, such fevers usually last for 5-7 days. All you need to do is to give Crocin (paracetamol) whenever there is a rise of temperature more than 100°F (at a minimum interval of 3-4 hours). Also give tepid sponging. If she is otherwise active you need not worry but if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take her to a doctor and get her investigated. If the child has chills and rigors, you need to get her urine checked to rule out urinary tract infection. If the fever lasts for more than 7 days you need to go for further evaluation to rule out causes like enteric fever. Please be patient. Most likely the fever will subside before that.

Feel free to write back in case of further queries.

Regards

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Suggest Remedies For Fever, Cough And Cold In An Infant

Brief Answer: Likely to be a viral infection Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most often such fevers are due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment, such fevers usually last for 5-7 days. All you need to do is to give Crocin (paracetamol) whenever there is a rise of temperature more than 100°F (at a minimum interval of 3-4 hours). Also give tepid sponging. If she is otherwise active you need not worry but if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take her to a doctor and get her investigated. If the child has chills and rigors, you need to get her urine checked to rule out urinary tract infection. If the fever lasts for more than 7 days you need to go for further evaluation to rule out causes like enteric fever. Please be patient. Most likely the fever will subside before that. Feel free to write back in case of further queries. Regards