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Suggest Treatment For Viral Fever

Hi doc... my son is been suffering with viral fever since last 3 days. I consulted his pediatrician, he has given combine doses of calpol n ibusegesic. Bt even after giving these medicines his fever is not completely subsides though it get down. My query is that his doc says we should nt worry if fever doesnt subsides in viral, it doesnt effect the child. Is he right.? Plz answer my query. Thanks in advance.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Viral fever usually resolves in 5-7 days.If baby is active ,fever is decreasing than it is OK , but if fever is increasing ,baby is dull , you nedd to be concerned and consult your pediatrician and need to rule out something serious .

thanks.








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Suggest Treatment For Viral Fever

Hi Viral fever usually resolves in 5-7 days.If baby is active ,fever is decreasing than it is OK , but if fever is increasing ,baby is dull , you nedd to be concerned and consult your pediatrician and need to rule out something serious . thanks.