Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Fever cold and cough for 4 days
My 4 year old son is having fever cold and cough for 4 days. Fever was high around 103 on day 1 and 2. On day 3 and 4 it was within 101. Checked with dr on day 3 and he said it is viral. Can we wait for 2 more days or do we need to take test. Please advise
Answers (4)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Wait and watch
Chk for any new symptoms esp excess tiredness or dehydration or rash
Next Steps
Can wait
Show pediatrician aftet 2/3 days
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+181
Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Can wait .
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Mili S. Joshi
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes, you can wait if duration between 2 episodes of fever is increasing
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If fever is the only symptom, you can wait.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.