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How Can Fever In A Child Be Treated?
Hi, my baby had fever upto 102 degree last 4th Feb & after that again she is having fever from yesterday , last time our doctor prescribed Meftal P as he diagnosed it as viral fever. From yesterday again she is having fever , & doctor asked to use Meftal P ,baby is also saying she is having leg pain. What to do?
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Hi,
We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all it's sad to know what your baby had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, your baby needs to be reviewed by a paediatrician and blood counts as well as throat swabs may be needed. Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used.
Meftal P can be helpful with symptoms but antibiotics may be needed if fever persisted and signs or source of infection is identified.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all it's sad to know what your baby had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, your baby needs to be reviewed by a paediatrician and blood counts as well as throat swabs may be needed. Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used.
Meftal P can be helpful with symptoms but antibiotics may be needed if fever persisted and signs or source of infection is identified.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it's sad to know what your baby had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, your baby needs to be reviewed by a paediatrician and blood counts as well as throat swabs may be needed.
Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used. Meftal P can be helpful with symptoms but antibiotics may be needed if fever persisted and signs or source of infection is identified.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it's sad to know what your baby had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, your baby needs to be reviewed by a paediatrician and blood counts as well as throat swabs may be needed.
Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used. Meftal P can be helpful with symptoms but antibiotics may be needed if fever persisted and signs or source of infection is identified.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
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