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What Causes High Fever In A Child?
Question: 3.5 yrs kid. since yesterday fever touching 102 yday night & at 4pm today, gave meftal then at night & at 4. hasbeen on crocin 6th hrly. urine routine was normal. y night emergency checked n said viral. since again had to give meftal today, should we do anything more than to continue to wait this way for 3 days?
Brief Answer:
Supportive care is all that is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr,
Fever in a child requires thorough assessment. One has to look for following systems
1. Respiratory : Cough, cold, running nose
2. Urinary System: Increased frequency of urine, excessive crying while passing urine
3. Skin: For rash
4. Gastro-intestinal: Loose motion, vomiting
In the absence of any specific system involvement, fever in a child is due to non specific viral infection. Aim of treatment is
1. Control temperature by antipyretics
2. Maintain hydration
3. Maintain nutrition
As antipyretic are already been given, continue giving them. The child should improve in 24-48 hours.
Do keep me updated about the progress of kid.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Supportive care is all that is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr,
Fever in a child requires thorough assessment. One has to look for following systems
1. Respiratory : Cough, cold, running nose
2. Urinary System: Increased frequency of urine, excessive crying while passing urine
3. Skin: For rash
4. Gastro-intestinal: Loose motion, vomiting
In the absence of any specific system involvement, fever in a child is due to non specific viral infection. Aim of treatment is
1. Control temperature by antipyretics
2. Maintain hydration
3. Maintain nutrition
As antipyretic are already been given, continue giving them. The child should improve in 24-48 hours.
Do keep me updated about the progress of kid.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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