HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Fever,nasal Discharge And Diarrhea In A Child?

does my 17month old need to see a dr tonight! she been getting worse all day, chesty snotty, puffy watery eyes that are also a bit gunky, high temp! she had diarrhea last night but a bit constipated today! she is very unhappy in herself & has been crying most the day! i thought she was just teething as her back teeth are coming through, she s chewing alot & dribbling but am worried its something more serious as she has so many symptoms & is so bad!
Wed, 24 May 2017
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

I understand your concern. All the non specific multi systemic involvement symptoms which you are coating are suggestive of viral illness.

Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.

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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Teething


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Fever,nasal Discharge And Diarrhea In A Child?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern. All the non specific multi systemic involvement symptoms which you are coating are suggestive of viral illness. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn t require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - Dr. Sumanth