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Suggest Treatment For Persistent High Fever In A Child

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Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2017
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Question : My 4.6 year old daughter gets fever 101 at same time every afternoon n late night
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs blood tests

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to us.
As you have mentioned, fever coming in the evening and night daily needs blood tests.
Common fevers like malaria, dengue and typhoid needs to be ruled out for which a proper clinical examination by pediatrician and blood tests are required
Ensure your child drinks liquids well to keep hydrated.
Wishing speedy recovery.
Dr Arun
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent High Fever In A Child

Brief Answer: Needs blood tests Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. As you have mentioned, fever coming in the evening and night daily needs blood tests. Common fevers like malaria, dengue and typhoid needs to be ruled out for which a proper clinical examination by pediatrician and blood tests are required Ensure your child drinks liquids well to keep hydrated. Wishing speedy recovery. Dr Arun