What Causes Fever In A Child?

Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015

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Question : hi doc my daughter 7 months old is having fever since yesterday morning. she is eating food normally and not resisting but having a body temprature. any mediciens recommended.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (10 minutes later)

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Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Since there is no other symptom except mild fever and child is eating normally,I would advise you to just wait and watch.In case she gets high fever or gets irritable,then you can give her syrup paracetamol in the dose of 15 mg per kg of body weight per dose and then consult a paediatrician for examination and further management. Syrup paracetamol can be given 3-4 times a day.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

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