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Suggest Treatment For Febrile Seizure
Question: XXXXXXX 16th my son was taken to the ER becouse he had a sezgue at home once we got to the hospital he had 102.3 in temp hadent had a temp all day at the ER he was given tylenol and motrin then he had another one he about 1hr from when he was given the tylenol and motrin he was diag with croup,Febrile seizures was instructed to take him in for a follow up but he is doing much better eatting and srinking fine nobtemp orvany thing but he gotba cold now but thats it should i still take him in no horsed voice or cough
Brief Answer:
If there is no associated fever then there is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
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Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
As your son had febrile seizure , it could recurrence again . The aim of treatment is to rapidly bring down the body temperature back to normal whenever the child starts to have fever from any cause.
Respiratory tract infection is quite common and one of the commonest cause of Fever . It is important to look for temperature regularly, atleast once in every 2 hours. If the temperature is above 99°F , I would suggest you the following
1. Give him Paracetamol (Tylenol ) syrup in dosage of 15 mg per kilogram per dose .
2. Whole body tepid sponging : use a cloth soaked in normal tap water and wipe the whole body thoroughly with it 2 to 3 times 15 to 20 minutes after giving Tylenol.
The above procedure will definitely bring down the body temperature. If the fever still persist you can use Motrin.
As you son is having only cold without associated fever there is no cause for concern. I would suggest you the following
1. Decongestant cough syrup can be given
2. Look for body temperature every 2 hour
Do consult your physician during your next routine visit.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
If there is no associated fever then there is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
As your son had febrile seizure , it could recurrence again . The aim of treatment is to rapidly bring down the body temperature back to normal whenever the child starts to have fever from any cause.
Respiratory tract infection is quite common and one of the commonest cause of Fever . It is important to look for temperature regularly, atleast once in every 2 hours. If the temperature is above 99°F , I would suggest you the following
1. Give him Paracetamol (Tylenol ) syrup in dosage of 15 mg per kilogram per dose .
2. Whole body tepid sponging : use a cloth soaked in normal tap water and wipe the whole body thoroughly with it 2 to 3 times 15 to 20 minutes after giving Tylenol.
The above procedure will definitely bring down the body temperature. If the fever still persist you can use Motrin.
As you son is having only cold without associated fever there is no cause for concern. I would suggest you the following
1. Decongestant cough syrup can be given
2. Look for body temperature every 2 hour
Do consult your physician during your next routine visit.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
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