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What Are The Treatments For Fever, Loss Of Appetite, More Sleep And Dehydration Of A 1 Year Old Baby?
1 year old, low fevers, loss of appetite, very lathargic and sleeping alot. He has been like thist for about a week, 2 days ago took him to ER and stated dehydrated and signs of ending a viral infection. Concerned grandparent do not see improvement and continued weight loss.
Fri, 24 Jan 2014
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Low grade fever, loss of appetite, lethergy and loss of weight suggests a chronic infection like TB.
Better consult pediatrician and rule out the possibility or if confirmed follow his advice regarding treatment.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Low grade fever, loss of appetite, lethergy and loss of weight suggests a chronic infection like TB.
Better consult pediatrician and rule out the possibility or if confirmed follow his advice regarding treatment.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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