What Causes Recurring Fever In A Child?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jan 2014

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Question : Hello doc my 5 yr old son was suffering from fever for the past few days during last months and the fever was returning back in 10 days interval we had his blood examination done everything was normal but for esr it was 60 mm per hour wat is the problem

Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Sometimes due to decreased immnuity it is common in toddlers to have repeated infections. Since blood tests are normal there is nothing to worry. Regarding ESR ,it is not a very specefic marker and gets elevated in case there is any focus of inflammation in past. Sometimes it takes 4to 6 weeks for levels to get normal. I suggest you to get repeat test after 4weeks and in case it remains persistantly elevated serum protein electrophoresis or fibrinogen level could be done. Increased ESR in absence of any symptoms or examination findings is insignificant.. I also suggest you to give him nutritious diet so as to increase his immunity. Repeated hand washing should be done. Stop all kind of junk food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing your child good health. God bless....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (1 minute later)

Thanks doc but wat can we do to improve his immunity

Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: hi Detailed Answer: Thanks for your follow up. Give balanced diet comprising of fruit,salads,green leafy vegetables,pulses,cereals,milk. Plenty of fluids. Also give him mixture of XXXXXXX leaves in boiled water with few drops of lemon,ginger and honey. You can also give indian gooseberry in form of muraba or chawanprash. And above all a big NO to all junk food. Hope this helps. Take care..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (0 minute later)

Thank u very much doc qill certainly follow ur advise thank u so much for ur time

Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: thanks. Detailed Answer: You are always welcome. In future if you need any guidance I would be glad to help. Wishing you and your family good health. God bless you...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar