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What are the parameters for giving medicine during fever in toddlers ( age 2.5 yrs ) What is normal body temperature in toddlers?

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It's same as in adults. If body temperature is 100 or above,give just paracetamol,repeat 4 hourly if required. If persistent for more than 48 hours,OR accompanied by other symptoms like vomiting or lo ... Read More

My baby is 1.5yr old. Suddenly from past 20-25 days his appetite got reduced and he has cold and caugh with it. He started rejecting food and choosing not to eat. As a mother o am just confused how to feed him well. No change in his activity of playing and interaction

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Sometimes during illness ,child refuses to feed, if he /she is not having any breathing difficulties, don't force feed him just ensure good hydration and feeds on demand. ... Read More

My daughter is 4year 8 month old . She had fever from 25 April . First 5 days fever was high 103.from last 3 days she has low grade fever like 99-100. Reports attached

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Greetings looks like some infection need to ask more history so kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you ... Read More

Hi doctor, my baby girl is 7 th month . she is suffering from fever from 2 days . am using paracetamol 0.8 ml for every 4 Hours. but fever is not subsided. when given paracetamol upto 2,3 hours it is ok. but 3-4 hours it is coming back. i went to pediatric . they gave meftal p. while the fever is about 101 or above he said. yesterday nit 12 i have

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We should not run behind treating fever, try to find out the cause of fever and treat. Meftal P only 3 times in a day. May need investigations, detailed examination if fever is rising. Keep offering t ... Read More

My son 2.9 months has fever low grade since morning. Ranging between 99 - 100.6. in the evening we gave him crocun by 8 and since fever didn't come down gave him metal at 10. It's 11:30 he still has 100.6 fever. Weight 15 kg Male

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Is it associated with cough cold Then don't worry It's viral only Take medicine for cough and cold If fever tough 103 -104 F Then need to do blood test If abnornal values then only start an ... Read More

My daughter is 4.5 she had fever from 6 days . First three days she is having hight fever 103 That comes in 6-8 hours from last three days she has low grade fever comes in 12 hours . She is active and eating well . No other symptoms Dr said it's viral. Can viral be that long ?

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Usually viral can last for 5 days kindly do investigation CBC CRP URE ... Read More

My 2 yr old grandson has a 102 fever, everything is closed and we only have adult tylenol and ibuprofen. Can he have a 1/2 or 1/3 of One of these?

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HELLO, NO, SYRUP CALPOL / IBUGESIC PLUS 2.5-3.0ML THREE TIMES FOR FOOD. SEEK HELP FROM SOMEONE, MARKET IS OPEN. O. K, BYE. ... Read More

My daughter is 3.5 years old. She is active. Yesterday night while sleeping she said legs and hands pain, in mid night she got fever with body pain so I gave her paracetamol drops. Morning after breakfast again drops. I didn't send her to school. She was okay without fever without medication. But now she is telling again legs and hands pain and lit

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Pains might be due to fever. Some viral fevers can cause body pains along with fever. ... Read More

Hi, My son is having continuous fever for past 3 days. Fever around 101 to 102. Doctor asked as to give Meftagesic ds every 6 hours and zyrcold for cold. He said not to go for blood test for next two days and he also prescribed antibiotics today. This is like 4th time he is getting infected in 8 weeks. What to do? Thanks in advance

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Pls do video consultation ... Read More

My two-and-a-half-year-old has had a fever of 101 to 102 degrees for the past 2 days not really any other symptoms so I don't know what to do. Tylenol takes care of it and then it comes right back within like two hours of her having Tylenol in her system and I can't give her more Tylenol two hours after I just gave her a dose

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If no cough cold ... then get urine test done to know the cause ... Read More

My baby is 2 years old. He has had a fever for the last 3 days, when we give paracetamol plus ibuprofen the fever gets normal and it again comes back. His nose is blocked.He is not eating anything only demanding water. His stomach is gassy and sometimes looks like he is about to vomit. We are giving him antibiotics, anticold syrup, antacid antivomi

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Recurring fever with blocked nose, poor appetite, and gas in a 2-year-old usually indicates a viral URTI. The fever returning after paracetamol/ibuprofen is common in viral illness. Continue alternati ... Read More

My daughter is 2.5 years old she eats all kinds of vegetables and fruits but still her weight is not improving and sometimes she doesn't eat at all especially when she has cold,even now teething is going on. Can you please suggest some multivitamin syrup which can increase her appetite.

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Yes give Syrup Zincovit 5ml daily once night for 2months ... Read More

At times my daughter 3 years toddler gets headache mostly when she has fever and cold. Please suggest something natural that can be given at home or Ayurvedic treatment for headache in 3 years old. How much to give.🙏

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Do massage near her eyebrows and forehead area with eranda tailam and do nasya to her with 2 drops of tila tailam. ... Read More

What home remedy or herbal medicine/churna can be safely given to 3 years old child suffering from viral fever and coughing? What is the dosage and how long to give in a day?

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Consult for prescription and guidance ... Read More

Male, 58. On March 28, fever, urine irritation, and tiredness began. Took meds from a BAMS doctor; fever returned after 2 days. April 1: Extreme shivering, took Dolo 650. April 2: Advised Widal, urine, and CBC tests. April 4: Widal positive, low platelets. Switched doctor. Becasule Z, Dolo SOS. April 7: Platelets 2.32 lakh. Started Cefixime 200 mg

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Consult for discussion and treatment ... Read More

Hi doc, My daughter has fever since one day and loose stools as well..we visited a nearby pediatrician today evening(18th feb,2025)as per his prescription, she is on following, 1.ORS 2.Necillus 5ml Suspension(twice a day..mrng and night one tube each time) 3.Zedott Baby(Racecadotril Sachet -thrice a day ) 4.Z and D dry powder suspension (1 ml twice

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Yes you can surely give ... Read More

Can soframycin be used for 14 months toddler. She has got some brushes on head. Please suggest. Thanks

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Attach a picture of it. ... Read More

Does regain of appetite and fever resolving im one week means tb is not drug resistance after starting tb treatment

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It’s a general sign of improvement. Not related to drug resistance TB. ... Read More

Hello doc , my 2 year baby had viral fever 4 days ago and he is under medication now , but I notice that suddenly his appetite is slightly increase , his fever is gone now and he is quite active and playful.. should I concern about his appetite or it's normal ??

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Depends on the medicine I hope no steroids have been given ... Read More

My daughter had viral fever for three days. Then she had no fever for two days in continuation. Pediatrician prescribed medications are on. But she is not taking any food, even her favourite ones , only asking for milk n milk. Trying everything but cant force her. So giving her milk. What can be done? Plz advice

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Offer another items Decrease milk quantity ... Read More

My two year old had back to back two viral infection since last week in 5days interval. Last week his fever stayed for 3days and this week he is running with fever for 2days. I have visited a renowned paediatrics and he is given with cetrizine and paracetemol 250. How long will his fever stay??

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Greetings usually viral fever take 3-5 days to settle down ... Read More

Hi doctor, i lost my appetite, no matter how i ate i never felt full, im feeling sick and unwell. do you have any advice?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

My toddler aged 3 years 4 months old is very active, doesn't have fever, go to school regularly. But her cough is not going since a month. She doesn't cough at nights. Please prescribe medicine to overcome the cough.

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Which cough medicine are you giving to the child ... Read More

Hello sir/ madam Our family recently suffered with viral fever we taken plenty of rest and the fever cough and sore throat has subsided but and week completed after recovery but now we are facing lack of appetite we are getting hunger but if we eat little food suddenly we get nausea and getting loss of appetite please say any solution for loss of

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello my son is not taking water or food properly.. we have to force him a lot.. also his abdomen seems swollen and hard.. this change started a week ago(dec 12th) after a fever which lasted for 3 days (dec 8th-11th). we also noticed reduced urination and hard pooping.. I gave him Zental Syrup considering deworming.. But he is still low on appetite

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Yes Need to examine ur child physically Visit ur nearest pediatrician for detailed examination ... Read More

When ever there is any kind of stress in my life i loose appetite, cant eat. Eat just to survive!! I have low weight! Is there any medication that can increase my appetite.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

My son had fever last night around 101 gave him pcm 250 3ml. Fever came down but again came after 6 hours. Medicine was repeated but fever shot up to 103. Gave meftal p 3ml. Please help. Not coming down. It's been one hour .

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Immediately go for tepid sponging and Paracetamol suppository needed as per weight, kindly consult ... Read More

Why do i feel loss of appetite very frequently. Sometimes i feel hungry and most of the time I feel full. Because of this I feel weakness. What to do?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ... Read More

My son is 23 months old .. he doesn't eat as per his age he is very lean .. when ever we take him to different place he doesn't eat and survives only on milk .. at home he eats little better but Iam worried about him not eating. He has got less appetite. Is there any syrup that elevates his hunger levels .. goo d thing is he eats everything what ev

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Greetings kindly book a consultation so that we can discuss further regarding the food . ... Read More

Hi I'm 21 male. I'm on ciplar and esteem tab medicines for anxiety. And I'm losing appetite. Whenever i see food i just don't want to have even a bite . I feel full all the time.

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Kindly consult ... Read More

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