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Suggest Treatment For Fever,headache And Cough
Hello, My son has been sick for the last 9 days. He has a horrible cough, occasional headache and runs a fever every night. He is loosing weight and is very tired. We have been told it's just viral, but NO tests have been run to confirm. Should I wait this out or take him somewhere else?
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your fever,headache and cough since 9 days is because your child is suffering from viral infection. It could be due to bacterial infection / upper respiratory tract infection as well. I would suggest you to give antipyretics to your son for fever relief such as calpol,paracetamol or adol suppositories acetaminophen. Gargle with saline water . Give steam inhalation to child. Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. give throat lozenges as well. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test.Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants. Give child multivitamin tablets.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your fever,headache and cough since 9 days is because your child is suffering from viral infection. It could be due to bacterial infection / upper respiratory tract infection as well. I would suggest you to give antipyretics to your son for fever relief such as calpol,paracetamol or adol suppositories acetaminophen. Gargle with saline water . Give steam inhalation to child. Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. give throat lozenges as well. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test.Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants. Give child multivitamin tablets.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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