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What Is The Treatment For Flu In A Child?
My 9 year old son has had type a flu sence Thursday the 2nd he seemed to be doing a lot better 2 days ago. He woke up this morning crying of neck pain we rushed him to the doctor thinking he had minnigitis. She said she didn t think he had it and sent him home. But he looks sicker today than he has the hole time. She told us to give him ibuprofen but it seems to me I should monitor him for feaver tonight with out ibuprofen to be on the safe side am I wrong for this?
Thu, 8 Aug 2019
Hello,
Myalgia is part of viral infection like flu and can be managed with paracetamol or Ibuprofen. Additional cold or warm treatment locally will give comfort. Also, give him plenty of liquid diet and rest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Cajetan, Pediatrician
Myalgia is part of viral infection like flu and can be managed with paracetamol or Ibuprofen. Additional cold or warm treatment locally will give comfort. Also, give him plenty of liquid diet and rest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Cajetan, Pediatrician
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