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Suggest Treatment For High Fever And Increased Neutrophils Count In A Child
Question: My child is 4 years old... For last five days he is suffering from high fever Till 103-- 104...initially I was giving amoxicillin and flexon for fever.. High fever is back every 4 to 5 hours.. The moment effect of flexon subsides.. No other symptoms.. Normal eating habits and bowl movements.. Today I have been told to change it to azithromycin and zifi 100... What should I do and what quantity should be given.. Blood tests suggest slight increase in neutrophils... Typhidot and Malaria negative... What should we do...
Brief Answer:
Cause is also to be non specific viral infection
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXX
As the child is not having any other associated symptoms, the cause of Fever is likely to be non specific viral infection. Antibiotics are generally not indicated. The fever is usually self limiting and subsides in a week time .
I would suggest you the following
1. In place of flexon (PParacetamol ) you can use Ibuprofen syrup
2. I would not recommend adding any antibiotics
3. Kindly get Urine routine and microscopic examination to rule out urinary tract infection
4. Slight increase in neutrophil with normal leucocyte count , there is no cause for concern. It is seen in viral infection
5. Ensure adequate intake of water : 1 cup of water 1 hour before every meal and 1 cup of water 1 hour after every meals will ensure adequate intake of water . It is important to maintain adequate hydration as dehydration will lead to dehydration fever
6. Ensure intake of adequate nutritional diet
Wishing your son speedy recovery.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Cause is also to be non specific viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXX
As the child is not having any other associated symptoms, the cause of Fever is likely to be non specific viral infection. Antibiotics are generally not indicated. The fever is usually self limiting and subsides in a week time .
I would suggest you the following
1. In place of flexon (PParacetamol ) you can use Ibuprofen syrup
2. I would not recommend adding any antibiotics
3. Kindly get Urine routine and microscopic examination to rule out urinary tract infection
4. Slight increase in neutrophil with normal leucocyte count , there is no cause for concern. It is seen in viral infection
5. Ensure adequate intake of water : 1 cup of water 1 hour before every meal and 1 cup of water 1 hour after every meals will ensure adequate intake of water . It is important to maintain adequate hydration as dehydration will lead to dehydration fever
6. Ensure intake of adequate nutritional diet
Wishing your son speedy recovery.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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