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Fever and cold from 5 days

2025-12-02 18:51:51
My son is suffering with fever and cold from last 5 days. Fever is ranging between 102-103. After paracetamol it reduces for 4-5 hours again it comes. I went for follow up & doctor suggested for blood test and anti flu medicine. My child is very reluctant to the medicine. He is active and eating well. But now it is 5 days so what should I do ? Please suggest
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-12-04 01:32:21

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2025-12-03 18:15:16

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It is a viral illness. Continue paracetamol as and when required. Keep the child hydrated. It will settle in a day or two.

Answered2025-12-03 17:13:25

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5 to 7 days is average duration of these viral fevers. If your son is active, no further treatment needed. Watch for any fast breathing or exaggerated chest movements, if they develop visit your pediatrician immediately.

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If the fever is still ranging between 102 and 103 better to do as the doctor said,even if he is active

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Such a high grade fever like 103 antibiotics are needed and continue paracetamol and tepid sponging

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Continue same treatment and sponging when fever spikes arises

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It's just viral fever continue same medicine

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Child most likely having viral fever, commonly lasts 5–7 days. Since he is active and eating well, that is reassuring. But fever touching 102–103°F for 5 days needs evaluation to rule out bacterial infection.

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