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What Causes Intermittent Fever With Throat Pain In A Child?

My kid (7 years) is having fever (approx. 101-102). Fever is not constant through-out the day. She is having throat pain She did gargling with warm water as well. We gave Calpol-120 twice a day. Can we give Ibugesic to her ? Is it an antibiotic ? Please suggest
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that your kid are suffering from Viral infection and the symptoms of fever and sore throat is due to it..
As it is a viral infection it will resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..

As far as Ibuprofen is concerned it is an anti-inflammatory painkiller and not an antibiotics..

As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
-Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..

-Take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to reduce fever and sore throat..

-Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..

-Do steam inhalations..

-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

-Sip on warm water throughout the day..

Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Intermittent Fever With Throat Pain In A Child?

i.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that your kid are suffering from Viral infection and the symptoms of fever and sore throat is due to it.. As it is a viral infection it will resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. As far as Ibuprofen is concerned it is an anti-inflammatory painkiller and not an antibiotics.. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: -Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. -Take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to reduce fever and sore throat.. -Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. -Do steam inhalations.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. -Sip on warm water throughout the day.. Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.