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How Can Fever With A Painful Armpit Lump Be Treated?
Please help! I noticed today that my 5 year old has a painful lump in her armpit. She was complaining that it hurts just recently. Both her armpit feel feverish. Should I take her to the emergency room now? I m worried, because it s never happened before. She feels as though she has a fever. Please help me, I m really worried now. I would really appreciate it if you reply back as soon as possible!
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
hi...
am happy to reply your question. by the history given by you, child may have folliculitis in the arm. child require antibiotic. if child is not allergic to pencillin, you can give the following drug
1. amoxacillin-clavulunic acid 50mg/kg/day in 3 divided dose for 5days.
2. syp Paracetamol (1ml=125mg) 15mg/kg/dose 8th hourly for pain and fever
i wish rapid recovery to your child.
if you agree with my suggestions kindly rate me.
regards-Dr.Surendra.H.S
am happy to reply your question. by the history given by you, child may have folliculitis in the arm. child require antibiotic. if child is not allergic to pencillin, you can give the following drug
1. amoxacillin-clavulunic acid 50mg/kg/day in 3 divided dose for 5days.
2. syp Paracetamol (1ml=125mg) 15mg/kg/dose 8th hourly for pain and fever
i wish rapid recovery to your child.
if you agree with my suggestions kindly rate me.
regards-Dr.Surendra.H.S
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