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High fever to 15 month old
My son hv fever since friday evening (2nd June). It's going up to 102.6 as per thermometer reading every 4 hours. Cronin is able to reduce the temp a bit only. Meftal is able to get him to normal. There is no other symptom. Pls suggest should we wait for another 2 days or go for the tests.
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Dr. Sreedhar RS
Pediatrician
21 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Pls see a nearby Pediatrician soon as his temperature is high. Investigations need to be done as it 4th day of fever and it is not coming down. Sometimes urine infection can be there and the only symptom would be fever.
Also pls read the articles on fever I wrote for patient's education.
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"My Child Has Fever! What to Do?" by Dr. Sreedhar RS - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/my-child-has-fever-what-to-do-25940/post
"Danger Signs - When Fever in Kids Can be More!" by Dr. Sreedhar RS - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/danger-signs-when-fever-in-kids-can-be-more-26142/post
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