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HIGH Fever
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My Son is 6 month old he is having high fever for 2-3 days. His head soft spot get swelled up due this.
Kindly tell me what to do
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Visit a doctor. He will examine, may require blood test to see if it’s viral or bacterial.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult to me onlinn for detail history and treatment
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Below 1 year better to consult physically.
Measure temp in armpit, if above 100F in armpit then give paracetamol.
Danger signs:
Not taking feeds
Irritable or lethargic
Decreased urine frequency
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