Suggest Treatment For Fever In A Child

Posted on Sat, 3 Jan 2015

Question: hi. my kid is having fever. she is refusing food. she took oats n after sometime she vomited. she is feeling sleepy. she was complaining about headache 2 to 3 times since morning. she has fever since yday night. my kid is 2.6 yr old. please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antipyretic syrup like Paracetamol will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Majority of the times fever in children is due to non specific viral infection. If the following criteria are fulfilled there is unlikely to be cause of concern , fever will subside with symptomatic treatment

1. No rash
2. No urinary complaints
3. Respiration normal in rate and rhythm
4. Fever less than 101 degree Fahrenheit
5. Appetite normal when there is no fever

Occasional vomiting is quite often seen during episode of fever. I would suggest you the following

1. Antipyretic : You can use Paracetamol Syrup which is available as over the counter . Dosage is 15 mg per kilogram per dose given 6th hourly

2. Ensure adequate intake of water : 1 cup of water 1 hour before meals and 1 cup of water one hour after every meals will ensure adequate intake of water

3. Maintain nutrition : Fruits , fruit juice , Tomato /chicken soup can be given.
Feed small quantity of meals frequently

4. If the fever does not subside after 30 minutes of giving Paracetamol then whole body tepid sponging to be done using normal tap water at room temperature.

In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

thanks dr. she had vomited thrice today. one of my concern is we need to travel tomorrow. it's a 24 hr journey in train. but worrying should we travel or not? can you please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antiemtic syrup will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms

Repeated vomiting in bench of other abdominal symptoms is likely to be due to Gastritis and associated Gastroesophageal reflux. I would suggest you the following

1. Acid Suppressant like Lansoprozole which is available as dispersible kid tablet can be given . It's over the counter medication

2. Gastric motility increasing drug : Domperidone syrup will help relieve vomiting

Following this advise should bring improvement. If symptoms persist then do consult your Pediatrician for clinical assessment.
Do keep me updated about progress.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (41 hours later)

thanks dr. she is better now. one more query I have. my kid seems to have immunity problem. when she status at home she will be alright. but if she goes to daycare or travel to other place she gets cold cough fever. can u please suggest what should I do.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Citrus fruits will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

That's good to know she is fine. Many of children have repeated respiratory infection due to

1. Exposure to dust and allergens
2. Exposure to pollution
3. Reduced immunity

I would suggest the following to boost her immunity

1. Introducing citrus fruits in her diet will help. Vitamin C present in citrus fruits boost immunity

2. Chyawanprash will be helpful: It contains XXXXXXX Gooseberry which is richest dietary source of Vitamin C

3. Over the counter available Himalaya Septillion syrup is proved to be beneficial in boosting immunity

4. Steam Inhalation at bed time

5. Giving water boiled with Tulsi (Holy Basel) leaves

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Take Care

Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (37 minutes later)

thanks a lot dr. . is chyawanprash safe for 2.6yr old kid?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe ayurvedic preparation

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

There is no clinical study for proven safety in children, but in clinical practice no side effects have occurred and is totally safe. It has many health benefits, as its a safe ayurvedic preparation.

Wishing you great health

Take Care

Best Regards
Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari