Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Is The Treatment For Viral Fever In A Child?
My daughter is having fever for last 8 days (38.5 - 39.5) , taken to doctor , did blood test , no infection ,doctor given just paracetamol & brufin(if req) , says viral fever will last 5-7 days . But today is the 9th day(38.4) and has bad dry cough too( promethazine given). Should i wait some more days to see doctor?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
Usually viral illness lasts for 5 to 7 days. As today is 8th day of and still the kid is having a temperature of 103.1F, I suggest that you get back to your pediatrician. She might require a blood culture and basic blood work up and oral antibiotics covering for typhoid. If blood culture facility is not available at your set up, the best next investigation would be a Widal test (that too in tube method only. Result will take 24 hours.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth
Usually viral illness lasts for 5 to 7 days. As today is 8th day of and still the kid is having a temperature of 103.1F, I suggest that you get back to your pediatrician. She might require a blood culture and basic blood work up and oral antibiotics covering for typhoid. If blood culture facility is not available at your set up, the best next investigation would be a Widal test (that too in tube method only. Result will take 24 hours.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Antipyretic
Loading Online Doctors....