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What Causes Mild Fever In The Evening?
Hello,my son aged 8 yrs old has got runny nose, coughs for over 1 week. He had consistent fever for 3 days and since then almost every evening he got low fever of 38C degree and the fever lasted for few hours. He still has coughs but it is less and he looks more energetic than before. But I am worried about the fever that comes up in the evening. Is it normal for cold or flu symtomps? Thank you very much Amy
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
Hi Dear,
Symptoms of mild fever in the evening along with flu symptoms which seems to be caused by viral fever and lowered immunity of body causes increased susceptibility of getting infected. Usually viral symptoms will resolve in one week on its own.
I would suggest you to:
1) Avoid intake of outside and hot, sharp and spicy liquids
2) Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest
3) Do warm saline gargles. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache
4) Take light diet
5) You should do tepid sponging as well if fever is of high grade
Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Symptoms of mild fever in the evening along with flu symptoms which seems to be caused by viral fever and lowered immunity of body causes increased susceptibility of getting infected. Usually viral symptoms will resolve in one week on its own.
I would suggest you to:
1) Avoid intake of outside and hot, sharp and spicy liquids
2) Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest
3) Do warm saline gargles. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache
4) Take light diet
5) You should do tepid sponging as well if fever is of high grade
Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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