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High temperature at head
My baby is 11 months old has 101 degree fever from last evening. His head is soo hot.. we went to hospital doc gave the medicine. The fever got reduced but came back after 5 hours. This is happening every time the medicine given. How long does the fever lasts and why is the head is so hot when the temperatures increases after 5 hours every time the medicine is given
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Temperature of head is always slightly higher compared to the body .
U can give medication every 6hrly as is its duration of action.
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consult if fever lasts for more than 3 days
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Don't over cover the baby when there is fever.
Put on light clothes
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to give paracetamol each 6 hourly
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! Head will b hotter than body in children . Chek temperature with digital thermometer in arm
Pit. Give calpol wen der is Fver. Maintain hydration
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