High fever in 4 year old kid

2024-10-13 23:28:28
My kid is 4 years 9 months with 16.8kg. He has fever since 3 days which is going high upto 103. First day, crocin DS 240 5ml, fever was maintaining to 99.5 Second day crocin DS 250 5ml and ibugesic 6ml, temperature became normal after 1.30 hours of ibugesic Third day dengue typhoid tests were taken and found negative. CRP 0.99 only. Platelets is 140k and WBC 3.5k. Today night fever is not coming down for calpol p250 and ibugesic. Please suggest
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Since the fever is persisting on day 3 you should consult pediatrician physically.  Since total WBC count and platelet are on the lower side, could be viral infection like Influenza. Decision regarding starting antiviral should be made by your pediatrician only

Answered2024-10-15 04:33:48

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Could be viral Dengue IgM ELISA to confirm it is not dengue

Answered2024-10-16 14:37:10

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2024-10-15 09:23:37

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Please consult your paediatrician for further evaluation..

Answered2024-10-14 16:53:53

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Please consult your Pediatrician. High grade fever if not resolved on pcm can result in seizures too. Activity to be assessed by your doctor and decision to start antibiotics to be reviewed.

Answered2024-10-14 12:57:49

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