Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Could Be The Reason For Low Grade Fever?
My son of 19-month-year old hit his head on the wall 2 days ago. 6 hours later, he began to run a low grade fever. I gave him Sodium Diporonate which worked and temperature went down. The same situation (fever) came back again the following day and even today. We only use the same analgesic. Is the situation meant for concern? or the low grade fever was as a result of the intense heat we have been suffering from here in the city for over one week. The boy plays well and no other disorder only that he doesn´t eat well. Please help me. Jonathan
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Hi welcome to hcm.....may i know your child got any swelling over head....if swelling is there fever might be due to trauma....and during summer dehydration fever is common in children...u can record ur child temp every 6th hourly....if the axillary temp more than 99.5 u can start anti pyretics like paracetamol....and if fever persits u can consult ur pediatrician for identifying focus of fever.....have a nice day....
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....