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Fever from saturday evening..
My 5 year son weight 18kgs had a fever from Saturday evening.which goes down by the time time i give calpol nd after 7-8hrs its rises up to 101.5.. No other medications will be given other than to calpol.he is eating ok ok nt too less not like previously diet. Does viral fever goes down by itself after 3 days r not
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any other complaints other than fever?? cough, cold, vomitting, or loose motion, any pain while passing urine??
viral fever does settle in 3-5 days
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u can continue with only calpol for fever
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watch for any increasing spikes of fever, urine output. if child is not playful when the fever is down or irritable you should consult to a nearby pediatrician
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Yes. Viral fever goes away on its own by 3-4 days. If he is active and eating well, continue same treatment. If fever starts rising or any new symptoms, child needs blood tests and close monitoring by a pediatrician
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Continue Calpol if fever
Viral infection will take 3-4 days to settle.nothing to worry
Give a healthy diet and plenty of liquids/ water to drink
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