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No fever but hot body
Dear Doctor
My son is 7.8 yrs. He has fever from last 4 days. We consulted doctor he said viral fever since no symptoms related to dry cough, headache. When we check using 3 to 4 Thermometer it varies between 98.6-99.6f.
Doctor pls suggest
1)since the fever is now more than 4 days now.
2) secondly he body is continuously hot but the temperature is between 98.6-99.6.
3) He is active as per daily activities.
Why the head especially to hot.
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First, its not fever...
Usually fever is if temp is more than 100F....then give paracetamol...
Nothing to do...
Next Steps
give plenty of liquid orally....
give iron supplement
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Just give paracetamol if its above 99.5 F... consult your doctor if any other symptoms are there. If child is active and taking food properly nothing to worry...
Next Steps
watch for 2 more days
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