What Causes High Fever And Painful Defecation In Children?

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

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Question : Hi,
My 4 year old daughter got sudden high temperature on Sunday early morning (3rd may, 3 AM). Her poop in morning was white and painful as she cried. We took her to doctor at 12PM. He adviced probiotic drops and Bacigyl N and Ibugesic for fever (as meftal p doesnt work on her).
Fever details :
3rd may
3 PM , 5PM,
4th
2 Am, 2PM
5th May, 6AM
Her poop is not white anymore. But i wonder why the fever still comes. We completed 2 days of medication. How long should we continue the medication and is this expected. There was no vomit, no loose motions.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It seems to be a case of viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Most often such episodes of fever are due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment, usually it takes 5-7 days to resolve. So, it is not unusual if it continues for the next few days. You have to be a bit patient. You need to give her Ibugesic whenever the temperature is above 100°F.

Unless the child becomes lethargic, you need not worry. If the fever lasts for more than 7 days, you should consult a doctor.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (9 minutes later)

she is not lethargic when she is not feverish. very normal..
should she be on bed rest? when can she join school?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You need not worry

Detailed Answer:
In that case you need not worry. She does not need bed rest. I suggest her to join her school after one or two fever-free days.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad