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My child discomfortness in night
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My son is 17 months old. He has a fever of 99°F, along with cough and cold. He is taking medicines, but for the past 3 nights he has been very restless. What could be the reason?
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It might be due to the nasal congestion he may be having. Try nasal saline spray or nasoclear drops to relieve congestion.
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1. Keep the baby hydrated
2. Try nasal saline drops or spray
3. Can give paracetamol every 6 hourly- this reduces pain and fever both
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Dr. Shalini A S
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Salem
It may be due to a viral infection.
1. Keep the child well-hydrated.
2. If the child is active, playful, and feeding well, there is no need to worry.
3. Do tepid sponging to reduce fever.
4. If there is a nasal block, use saline nasal drops.
5. You may give Paracetamol syrup if the temperature is above 100°F.
6. Seek medical attention immediately if the child appears dull, refuses feeds, has persistent fever, or develops difficulty in breathing.
Thank you.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's Viral fever only
Give syrup Ibugesic plus 4ml every 6th hourly for 3 days
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do sponging on head
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings looks like viral infection hydrate the child well
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