Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Fever is when temperature is 100 degree farenheit or more usually. Normal body temperature is usually 98.6 degree farenheit.
The mild rise in the body temperature that he is having is likely to be a mild viral infection as there are no other signs of an infection present. An ear infection is more commonly associated with a high grade fever and pain on pressing the ear.
Any serious cause like leukaemia is associated with along standing fever, lymphadenopathy, generalized symptoms like weight loss, loss of appetite, etc.
Please do not worry. Usually viral fevers will subside on their own within a week or two unless they get complicated.
Your son can do steam inhalation for relief. Keep him well hydrated with plenty of warm fluids and especially fruit juices.

Keep warm, avoid exposure to cold as this could aggravate the problem.

Let him eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Give him high protein diet like cereals, pulses, chicken, lean meat, eggs.

I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The mild rise in temperature could be due to teething. Since no infection has been detected on examination, there is no need to worry.
Hope my answer is helpful.
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The symptoms most likely to trouble a teething child include:
Mild fever
Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)
Gum swelling and sensitivity
Irritability or fussiness
Biting behavior
Refusing food
Sleep problems
The symptoms your son is having are not worrisome and are likely to subside in a week.
Regards.

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The fever of 101 degrees needs attention. You can start with acetaminophen drops orally every 6 hours. In case there are any chills and rigor then do consult his pediatrician for a physical examination and proper prescription medicines.
Cold sponges might be helpful to reduce the body temperature.
How to sponge: Use lukewarm water (85 - 90° F) (29.4 - 32.2° C). Sponge for 20-30 minutes. If your child shivers or becomes cold, stop sponging or increase the water temperature.
Give cold fluids orally in unlimited amounts (reason: good hydration replaces sweat and improves heat loss via skin).

Dress in 1 layer of light weight clothing and sleep with 1 light blanket (avoid bundling). (Caution: overheated kids can't undress themselves.)
Do let me know regarding the progress.
Regards.

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The recurrent ear infection is more likely to be due to an improper hygiene and other causes rather than leukemia. Leukemia comes at the end of the list of possible causes. Do consult his pediatrician and let him investigate to find out the cause of recurrence.
Regards.

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It is good that an exact diagnosis has been made. Now the proper antibiotics will help in an early recovery.
Wishing him an early recovery.
Regards.

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The palpable lymph nodes in the groin are more likely to be from an infection in the lower abdomen or lower limbs. But since he is already taking antibiotics for the sore throat, these nodes should also subside in next 3-4 weeks. There is nothing to worry.
Regards.

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