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Worried about body temperature
I am little worried about my father body temperature. Continue 2days the temperature is 98-99. Is it normal temperature or it is fever? In current situation I am very tensed. One temperature reading 99.8.
Please tell me what to do?
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Rest, lots of fluids
Check temperature whenever he feels feverish
If temperature is above 100 degrees F give him paracetamol 650 mg
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If fever persists for more than 2 days or if any additional symptoms develop take a consultation
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
General Practitioner
36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
Maintain proper hydration atleast 3-4 litre of fluids ORS, nimbu pani,coconut water
Simple home cooked meal
Walking for 20 min in house is beneficial
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stay home,self isolation
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contact nearby gov or private hospital
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Feeling feverish?? Temperature seems like normal.
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take online consultation for better management
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