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Fever - sponging enough
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
Answers (4)
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
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