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How Can I Reduce My Child's Fever?
Hi, my baby boy is 7 months old, he has had a high fever for the last 36 hours, I took him to GP yesterday she gave me ibuprofen and pamol for him - so far it has been working well, tonight however he is burning up again but still has freezing cold hands and feet - what does this mean and what should i do??
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Hi,
Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.
High fever must be controlled irrespective of diagnosis with paracetamol 15 mg/kg every 4-6 hourly along with tepid sponging to prevent febrile convulsions.
For cure of the disease cause of fever has to be investigated.
viral fever subsides of it own within a couple of days.
Otherwise consult pediatrician .
Hope this answer is OK for you
Please feel free to ask further queries if any.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.
High fever must be controlled irrespective of diagnosis with paracetamol 15 mg/kg every 4-6 hourly along with tepid sponging to prevent febrile convulsions.
For cure of the disease cause of fever has to be investigated.
viral fever subsides of it own within a couple of days.
Otherwise consult pediatrician .
Hope this answer is OK for you
Please feel free to ask further queries if any.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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