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How Can Fever In A Child Be Treated?

hi.. my daughter is 17 months old.. last night, she had a fever (she doesn t cry or disturbed with her temperature, wakes up for our breastfeeding session and thanks GOD she s not irritable.... :) ) but this morning, she seems fine.. what s with it..?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question.
The 2 most likely diagnoses are: a harmless viral illness or teething. Neither diagnosis is serious. However, if the pattern continues beyond 2-3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
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How Can Fever In A Child Be Treated?

Hello. I just read through your question. The 2 most likely diagnoses are: a harmless viral illness or teething. Neither diagnosis is serious. However, if the pattern continues beyond 2-3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.