Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever In A Child

Posted on Sun, 30 Apr 2017

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Question : Hello Dr
Some days ago, My 11months was suffering from fever and I consulted you as well as pediatric here. After medicine, she got fine but again after 4days, fever started. Again I am giving Crocin 1ml to her and it gets down and rising gain in four hours. I am attaching herewith the previous advice and prescription for your reference. Pl have a look and provide some permanent suggestions, advice or solution.

regards
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please get her blood tested

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query. Most often such fevers occur due to viral cause. Viral fever do not respond to antibiotics. I would insist you to get his blood checked for complete blood count. Unless the counts are raised all you need to do is to give Crocin when needed. Reinfections can occur due to improper hand hygiene and the most important preventive measure would be proper handwashing with soap and water everytime you handle the child feed her.

Permanent remedies are otherwise not possible as children can also get viral infections during season changes. Nevertheless, proper measures to limit contamination will reduce the risk.

I would insist you to get the blood tested and to share the report. Based on that I would guide you further. Viral infections usually resolve in 5-7 days on their own. All you need to do is to give Crocin (paracetamol) to bring down the temperature when needed.

Regards

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