HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Fever During Pregnancy

default
Posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2014
Question: Hi My Wife is pregnant of 7 months. Now she is having fever with 101 F. Kindly suggest what medicine she can take? If she has fever during this will it effect to baby?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: DISCUSSED BELOW Detailed Answer: Hello THanks for writing to us with your health concern. May I know since how long has she been having the fever ? Fever more than 101 degrees F should be looked into at, by a Physician, and not self treated. Specially considering that she has had 2 miscarriages earlier, you should consult a doctor immediately. The effects to the baby are more in the first trimester, at 7 months it is comparatively safe. In the 7th month, all major organ systems are formed, so you do not need to worry about the baby. The mother , can have weakness, fatigue, dehydration which in turn can affect the baby's nutrition. If she is having symptoms such as a rash, cough, chest pain, urinary symptoms, then accordingly the infection should be treated. If this is the first day of fever, you can try taking Crocin tablets as and when the fever spikes. IF it persists, and comes back once the medication wears off, please consult your doctor. Complete blood count, chest examination, urine routine microscopy and culture, viral markers. liver function tests - should be done for persistent fever. Internal examination should be done to rule out risk of preterm labour. Cold sponging will help. Ask her to rest and sleep well. Keep taking hot soups, broth, liquids orally and mild food like khichdi. If it is okay within a day, do not worry, else , I repeat, consult a Physician. All the best. Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Aarti Abraham

OBGYN

Practicing since :1998

Answered : 6004 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Suggest Treatment For Fever During Pregnancy

Brief Answer: DISCUSSED BELOW Detailed Answer: Hello THanks for writing to us with your health concern. May I know since how long has she been having the fever ? Fever more than 101 degrees F should be looked into at, by a Physician, and not self treated. Specially considering that she has had 2 miscarriages earlier, you should consult a doctor immediately. The effects to the baby are more in the first trimester, at 7 months it is comparatively safe. In the 7th month, all major organ systems are formed, so you do not need to worry about the baby. The mother , can have weakness, fatigue, dehydration which in turn can affect the baby's nutrition. If she is having symptoms such as a rash, cough, chest pain, urinary symptoms, then accordingly the infection should be treated. If this is the first day of fever, you can try taking Crocin tablets as and when the fever spikes. IF it persists, and comes back once the medication wears off, please consult your doctor. Complete blood count, chest examination, urine routine microscopy and culture, viral markers. liver function tests - should be done for persistent fever. Internal examination should be done to rule out risk of preterm labour. Cold sponging will help. Ask her to rest and sleep well. Keep taking hot soups, broth, liquids orally and mild food like khichdi. If it is okay within a day, do not worry, else , I repeat, consult a Physician. All the best. Please feel free to discuss further.