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Suggest Medication For Persistent Fever Causing Dryness In The Mouth
My daughter is 21 months old, she has had a fever since Saturday. She is not keeping alot of liquid down, the inside of her mouth is very dry, her top lip is chapped and I can't seem to keep her awake for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. Do we need to go to the ER now or can I wait to take her to the pediatrician in the morning?
As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the most common cause of the symptoms that your daughter has are due to viral infection and dry mouth and chapped lips are secondary to dehydration as she must not be drinking enough fluids.. Nothing to worry, just give her Acetaminophen or Tylenol so that fever will come down.. Feed her with more of cool , bland fluids to prevent dehydration.. Cool milk, juices etc can be soothing as well as reduce dehydration.. apply petroleum jelly over the lips to prevent cracking and maintaining lubrication and it also locks moisture..
Take her to the Paediatrician in the morning and get a proper evaluation and treatment done..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
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Suggest Medication For Persistent Fever Causing Dryness In The Mouth
Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the most common cause of the symptoms that your daughter has are due to viral infection and dry mouth and chapped lips are secondary to dehydration as she must not be drinking enough fluids.. Nothing to worry, just give her Acetaminophen or Tylenol so that fever will come down.. Feed her with more of cool , bland fluids to prevent dehydration.. Cool milk, juices etc can be soothing as well as reduce dehydration.. apply petroleum jelly over the lips to prevent cracking and maintaining lubrication and it also locks moisture.. Take her to the Paediatrician in the morning and get a proper evaluation and treatment done.. Hope this helps.. Regards..