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Fever and cold from 5 days
My son is suffering with fever and cold from last 5 days. Fever is ranging between 102-103. After paracetamol it reduces for 4-5 hours again it comes. I went for follow up & doctor suggested for blood test and anti flu medicine. My child is very reluctant to the medicine. He is active and eating well. But now it is 5 days so what should I do ? Please suggest
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It is a viral illness. Continue paracetamol as and when required. Keep the child hydrated. It will settle in a day or two.
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5 to 7 days is average duration of these viral fevers. If your son is active, no further treatment needed. Watch for any fast breathing or exaggerated chest movements, if they develop visit your pediatrician immediately.
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If the fever is still ranging between 102 and 103 better to do as the doctor said,even if he is active
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Such a high grade fever like 103 antibiotics are needed and continue paracetamol and tepid sponging
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anil Lamba
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Chirawa
Continue same treatment and sponging when fever spikes arises
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's just viral fever continue same medicine
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Dr. Balavanthray D Masali
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Bijapur
Child most likely having viral fever, commonly lasts 5–7 days.
Since he is active and eating well, that is reassuring. But fever touching 102–103°F for 5 days needs evaluation to rule out bacterial infection.
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