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Fever since 5 days

2019-06-12 09:52:36
My son is having fever since 5 days. He is active and playing well. No body pains, chills and no vomiting or motions.. Went to pediatrician 2 days back and he gave calpol. After giving calpol also he is having temperature of 99/ 99.5.. What should we do.. Thanks in advance 🙏
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Its five days. You will need a blood report to be done to confirm cause of fever Get in touch with your dr and get a basic blood investigation done Reports will confirm type of infection. Need of antibiotics and duration of medicines

Answered2019-06-12 10:55:26

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Give calpol only when temp is 100 *F or more than100 *F Minimum interval should be not less than 4 hours U can do tepid sponging with normal water

Answered2019-06-12 12:12:02

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Give meftal p follow up after 2 days if fever not down get investigated with ur pediatrician

Answered2019-06-12 10:59:13

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