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What Causes Fever Along With Stomach Ache And Chest Congestion In A Child?

Hello. I have an 8 year old and a 5 year old who have had a fever for the past 2 days. It ranges from 100-103.6. They also both complain of stomach pains and occasionally have a deep rattly chest cough. Any thoughts on what this could be? Or what I should do to help them get over it?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The fact that both children are sick at the same time it is very likely they are having a viral infection, the so called common cold and sometimes if you are in the flu season it can also be flu. Generally these are self limiting and do not last more than a week.

If your children are active and playful and eating well very likely there is nothing to worry but just give them plenty to drink and rest and paracetamol/ibuprofen to help with the fever.

If their symptoms go further than a week or fever longer than 4 full days or they are not active and not eating well than they will need to be seen by a doctor to rule out other infections.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Fever Along With Stomach Ache And Chest Congestion In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The fact that both children are sick at the same time it is very likely they are having a viral infection, the so called common cold and sometimes if you are in the flu season it can also be flu. Generally these are self limiting and do not last more than a week. If your children are active and playful and eating well very likely there is nothing to worry but just give them plenty to drink and rest and paracetamol/ibuprofen to help with the fever. If their symptoms go further than a week or fever longer than 4 full days or they are not active and not eating well than they will need to be seen by a doctor to rule out other infections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.