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2026-02-02 17:27:57
3.5 year old Fever 102 now Having fever since Saturday night. Sunday was better Monday again fever Took meftal P on her own till yesterday evening Now not ready to take paracetamol at all.. Keeping tap water sponged cloth on her head Till morning will that be ok as night doctor not available
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Totally understand your concern, Can you please tell me other symptoms like cold/cough/appetite of child/other Gastric or urinary symptoms. Also mention the response to medicine. Seems like child need evaluation as it's already 3 days, we can discuss the need for investigation, dose and frequency of medicines and prognosis.
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mention other symptoms mention strength of medicine to check if it's adequate
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also watchful for fast breathing, sore throat, low food intake

Answered2026-02-03 13:25:19

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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

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Surely child needs evaluation. May be you can go for video consultation or reach out to a pediatrician.

Answered2026-02-03 04:33:34

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Need details evaluation n Vedio consultation needed
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