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How Can A Persistent Fever Be Treated?
My 2 year old has a fever of 103.2. I have been giving him motrin and tylenol all day, it will drop to 100 then go back up. Baths only help for 30 minutes or so. He is eating and drinking, not throwing up or complaining, a little sleepy is all. Should I take him to the emergency room?
Wed, 30 Aug 2017
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See if the child is well in interfebrile period, if so most likely it is viral fever.
Then you will need to give symptomatic treatment in form of paracetamol, and tepid sponging with tap water.
Tepid sponging: sponge whole body including tummy and back with tap water.
Sponging just before giving paracetamol helps in keeping temperature down for a longer duration.
keep him well hydrated. Give him warm liquid to drink.
Best wishes
See if the child is well in interfebrile period, if so most likely it is viral fever.
Then you will need to give symptomatic treatment in form of paracetamol, and tepid sponging with tap water.
Tepid sponging: sponge whole body including tummy and back with tap water.
Sponging just before giving paracetamol helps in keeping temperature down for a longer duration.
keep him well hydrated. Give him warm liquid to drink.
Best wishes
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