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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever And Leg Pain In A Child
Question: My 3 yr old boy is suffering from fever with pain in legs for last couple of days; P250 (paracetamol) syrup was started when body temp was around 100 DegC but this fever does not persist continuously; when temp goes higher side he becomes weak otherwise normal . . . .please advise . .
Brief Answer:
Weakness during fever can occur normally
Detailed Answer:
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Most common cause of fever with pain in leg or other muscles in this age is some viral infection.As the baby is normal when there is no fever it suggests it's viral origin.
Weakness and bodyache or headache during the fever is a common phenomenon.It improves as the fever decreases.
In viral infection fever starts declining after 3-4 days.
I would like to know if there are other associated symptoms like cough,cold,pain abdomen,vomiting or any rashes.
I won't get worried as the fever is not of high grade and otherwise child is active,alert and behaving normal.
I suggest you to give paracetamol to control the temperature (it also relieves pain).If fever persists or you find any other abnormality please consult your pediatrician for evaluation and management accordingly.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
regards
Weakness during fever can occur normally
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
Most common cause of fever with pain in leg or other muscles in this age is some viral infection.As the baby is normal when there is no fever it suggests it's viral origin.
Weakness and bodyache or headache during the fever is a common phenomenon.It improves as the fever decreases.
In viral infection fever starts declining after 3-4 days.
I would like to know if there are other associated symptoms like cough,cold,pain abdomen,vomiting or any rashes.
I won't get worried as the fever is not of high grade and otherwise child is active,alert and behaving normal.
I suggest you to give paracetamol to control the temperature (it also relieves pain).If fever persists or you find any other abnormality please consult your pediatrician for evaluation and management accordingly.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
regards
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