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What Could Cause Fever In A 4 Years Old Child?

My son is 4 (today) he has ha a temp of up to 102.5 but has been fluctuating from 100-101.9 for nearly 8 hours. His body is so hot to touch but he says he's cold. I have been giving his acetometophen but he is just not breaking the fever and won't drink much and hasn't ate in about 10-12 hours. What should I do?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Acetoamenophen 15 mg/kg/dose along with tepid sponging will control fever.
But if fever continues you have to search for a cause .
Male child of 4 years usually suspect urinary tract infection,respiratory infections and it may be due any cause.
Hence you have to contact pediatrician for thorough investigation and treatment.
You may try cefixime 8 mg/kg in 2 divided doses.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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What Could Cause Fever In A 4 Years Old Child?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Acetoamenophen 15 mg/kg/dose along with tepid sponging will control fever. But if fever continues you have to search for a cause . Male child of 4 years usually suspect urinary tract infection,respiratory infections and it may be due any cause. Hence you have to contact pediatrician for thorough investigation and treatment. You may try cefixime 8 mg/kg in 2 divided doses. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics