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His body feels warm and temp 98.6
My 1.4 yrs old son usually feels hot around neck and forehead and temperatures ranges between 98.3-98.6-im worried about this and should I give paracetamol if I think body is feeling hot .
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It’s normal head usually feel warm usually up to 2 yrs. Brain growth.Check dressings
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Your child temperature is normal
Feeling hot doesn’t mean it’s fever
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Don’t give paracetamol
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Hello, I understand your concern
Right now, this does not indicate fever or illness. Warm skin alone is normal in many toddlers.
This commonly happens due to:
Active play or running around
Warm room temperature
Wearing extra clothes
Teething (can cause warmth but not true fever)
Body’s normal heat regulation—skin can feel warm even when internal temperature is normal
Next Steps
Keep the child in light cotton clothes
Ensure good ventilation / fan
Offer fluids frequently (water, milk)
Let him rest for a bit if he was active
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Red flags:
Temperature becomes ≥100.4°F
Child becomes irritable, very sleepy, not feeding, vomiting, breathing fast
Rash, persistent crying, or reduced urine output
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It's normal temperature.do not medicate
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No. Keep him hydrated.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No any thing less than 99F is normal temperature only so do not give any paracetamol
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