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High fever with chills n nausea feeling
My son Advik Wadekar,age-7.4 years, weight -23kg.
He is having fever with chills, nausea feeling n sneezing from last 3 days, consulted doctor on practo n in person. Giving ibugessic plus for fever after every 5 hours and ondem with levocetrizin . Then doctor advised meftagesic ds. But now when we did blood test doctor said it's Flu. So advised fluvir along with taximo antibiotics from yesterday.Now his fever is coming after 6 hours.He is having a high fever at night and not eating much. Please advise if this treatment is correct.
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Since you have already started on antibiotics and other medications it takes time to settle. Meantime have a temp readings, maintain hydration.
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Yes Influenza Infection is very common in this session and affecting kids more. High grade fever last for 3-5 days with upper respiratory tract symptoms and nausea are common symptoms for influenza. If you have done investigation for Influenza and positive yes its most likely influenza infection and in that fever may last 3-5 days.
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But if fever continue for more days or continue high grade fever or child is dull or not taking orally well or difficulty in breathing or convulsions then you should consult Pediatrician in person and may need hospitalisation after examination.
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Give plenty of liquids and monitor fever and do temperature charting.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Continue same treatment
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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Influenza infections are highly common during this season and frequently affect children.
Typical Symptoms: High-grade fever (usually lasting 3 to 5 days), upper respiratory tract symptoms, and nausea.
Diagnosis: If a diagnostic test for influenza has come back positive, these symptoms are highly consistent with a flu infection.
When to Consult a Pediatrician Immediately
Seek an in-person evaluation from a pediatrician or hospital care if the child exhibits any of the following warning signs:
A high-grade fever that lasts longer than 5 days.
Extreme lethargy, dullness, or decreased responsiveness.
Inability to tolerate oral fluids or poor intake.
Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing.
Convulsions or seizures.
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Hydration: Give the child plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
Monitoring: Frequently check the child's temperature and maintain a temperature chart to track the fever's progression.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Yes.it will take time to recover.
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kota
The treatment is completely fine. Flu these days is taking around 8-10 days to resolve. Maintain hydration and give antipyretics every 6 hours.
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