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Developed Sudden Fever. How Long To Reduce The Temperature? Suggest Reason?
My boy who is 15 month old now has developed sudden fever in the evening around 38.8 Deg c. showed some difficulty while passing urine .took him to doctor and advised to test the urine and was given panadol and suppository if the temp is above 39 Deg. when temp was 39.8 all of a sudden we gave one. how long it takes it to reduce temp? what is the reason for sudden fever??
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
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I have read you mail in detail and wants to help you out. Usually the oral medication takes about half an hour to react but lot depend on the salt and packing.
Now about your second query, the one reason for the fever was Urinary Track Infection as per symptoms explained by you. If urine report shows pus cells than take a course of antibiotic by consulting your doctor. Other possibility may be viral infection. It takes about 2-3 days for resolving. Continue anti pyretic drugs for 3 days and even after that fever persist than go for a antibiotic course.
Best Wishes
I have read you mail in detail and wants to help you out. Usually the oral medication takes about half an hour to react but lot depend on the salt and packing.
Now about your second query, the one reason for the fever was Urinary Track Infection as per symptoms explained by you. If urine report shows pus cells than take a course of antibiotic by consulting your doctor. Other possibility may be viral infection. It takes about 2-3 days for resolving. Continue anti pyretic drugs for 3 days and even after that fever persist than go for a antibiotic course.
Best Wishes
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