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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Cough In A Child

Hi, my 22 month old son woke up with fever 104.4 yesterday morning gave him 6ml tylenol it went down to 101.8 so we went to his doctor. At the time he had NO other symptoms. He had a flu and strep test both came back negative, did a CBC it was normal. Was told nothing was wrong give 6ml tylenol and 6ml Motrin alternated every 3 hours. Did that all day the lowest his temp got was 100.8, he would drink but not eat. At 8:50pm last night his temp was 102.5 and his limbs were purple and blue, lips as well also started with a little cough. Woke him every 3 hours during night for tylenol and Motrin his temp stayed at 102.5-104.4! Today he woke up with a runny nose, clear, watery eyes, and excessive drooling. Same fever mainly staying at 101.8-103.8! Again didn t eat but drank a little. And 20 minutes ago his temp was 101.5 and his body was molted blue and purple, hands and feet very cold to the touch. He hasn t been himself since yesterday morning. His dr said nothing is wrong but something HAS to be wrong with that kind of fever! Please help!!!
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hi, From the description of symptoms of your baby, continuation of high grade fever with decreased intake of feeds and activity more than 3 days suggestive of an superadded bacterial infection,though its started as a viral infection. viral pyrexias/fevers are common i younger children.But, the most important warning signs to look for- any decreased activity, decreased intake of feeds, vomiting, decreased urine, irritable child,cold and discolored body.These babies need to be evaluated and needs close observation and admission, if needed to rule out any sepsis. Please show to your pediatrician ,if any of these symptoms are persisting. Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Cough In A Child

Hi, From the description of symptoms of your baby, continuation of high grade fever with decreased intake of feeds and activity more than 3 days suggestive of an superadded bacterial infection,though its started as a viral infection. viral pyrexias/fevers are common i younger children.But, the most important warning signs to look for- any decreased activity, decreased intake of feeds, vomiting, decreased urine, irritable child,cold and discolored body.These babies need to be evaluated and needs close observation and admission, if needed to rule out any sepsis. Please show to your pediatrician ,if any of these symptoms are persisting. Thanks