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Suggest Treatment For Persistent High Fever In Child
Question: Sir,my son sick from feaver in last 5 days.my son 13.5kg wt.i am given pcm in last 5 days.but not cure.urine routine report is normal.but the feaver 101.6f still now.what can i do ?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a parent myself I understand your concern and apprehension. Fever is not a disease but is symptom of underlying disease. Non specific viral infection is the commonest cause for fever. Is is usually self limiting and requires symptomatic treatment.
If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1. Absence of rash over body
2. Appetite normal
3. Normal Urine report
4. Breathing quite and normal
5. Absence of loose stools
I would suggest you to consult your child Pediatrician for thorough clinical examination and assessment. In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Syrup Ibuprofen will help reduce fever
2. Sponging the body: : 15 to 20 minutes after giving antipyretic like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen sponge the whole body with Normal tap water
Also kindly provide me the following additional information
1. Apart from fever does the baby have any other symptoms?
2. What is the age of son ?
3. Is the appetite normal ?
4. Are there any respiratory symptoms like running nose , cough ?
5. Is there associated vomiting?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Additional information required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a parent myself I understand your concern and apprehension. Fever is not a disease but is symptom of underlying disease. Non specific viral infection is the commonest cause for fever. Is is usually self limiting and requires symptomatic treatment.
If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern
1. Absence of rash over body
2. Appetite normal
3. Normal Urine report
4. Breathing quite and normal
5. Absence of loose stools
I would suggest you to consult your child Pediatrician for thorough clinical examination and assessment. In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Syrup Ibuprofen will help reduce fever
2. Sponging the body: : 15 to 20 minutes after giving antipyretic like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen sponge the whole body with Normal tap water
Also kindly provide me the following additional information
1. Apart from fever does the baby have any other symptoms?
2. What is the age of son ?
3. Is the appetite normal ?
4. Are there any respiratory symptoms like running nose , cough ?
5. Is there associated vomiting?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Dr. Prasad
1,shanking the body at the high temp.102 f.
2,four yrs old.
3,yes appetite normal.
4,breathing time cold sound having
5,no vomiting
2,four yrs old.
3,yes appetite normal.
4,breathing time cold sound having
5,no vomiting
Brief Answer:
Complete blood count required
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
As the temperature is high also as the fever is being present for quite long time, I would suggest you the following
1. Thorough clinical examination from Pediatrician
2. Investigation : Complete blood count , Peripheral smear and WIDAL test. Normal reports will be reassuring and the cause is likely to be non specific viral infection.
3. Ibuprofen syrup will take care of fever
Do keep me updated
Wishing your son speedy recovery
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Complete blood count required
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
As the temperature is high also as the fever is being present for quite long time, I would suggest you the following
1. Thorough clinical examination from Pediatrician
2. Investigation : Complete blood count , Peripheral smear and WIDAL test. Normal reports will be reassuring and the cause is likely to be non specific viral infection.
3. Ibuprofen syrup will take care of fever
Do keep me updated
Wishing your son speedy recovery
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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