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Fever or Normal 99.5
My daughter had cold & fever since 6 days . Now Cold has gone but temperature of 99.5 is constant. Is 99.5 ( armpit) a fever or normal . If it is fever what might be the reason ?? She is normal no other symptoms eating well playing well. Plz guide.
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Ur child is running mild fever...armpit temp is 1 degree Fahrenheit less than rectal temp...likely URTi..U need to monitor the child for next 2 days...Consult me on practoof repeated recordings of tempover next 3 days are high
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Milf fever
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Dr. Arshiya Bhalla
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6 yrs exp
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Fever is considered if reading is at above 100.4.
So if it's 99.5 and child is playful and active , need not worry.
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keep child we'll hydrated
and check temperature if necessary.
Give PCM only if temperature above 100
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