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Suggest Treatment For Viral Fever

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014

Question: My 2 years old woke up with a 101 fever, cold hands and feet, he is drinking milk and some liquid, he is also Breathing faster than normal when asleep, refusing solids. He has no other symptoms and already took him to check for an ear infection, which was negative. Any ideas of what's happening? He did spent the day in the sun and we just got a heat wave here. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Possibly due to Viral fever Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Its likely that baby is having viral fever. The cold feet and hands is due to peripheral vasocostriction followed by rise in temperature. Rise in temperature is usually associated with faster breathing rate. In the absence of other respiratory symptoms like cough , cold, running nose there seems to be no cause for concern. Its quite usual for appetite of babies to decrease during fever and they do not prefer solid foods. I would advise the following 1. Syrup Paracetamol 10 mg per kg of body weight per dose thrice a day 2. Continue giving him liquids especially hot chicken / tomato soup. 3. Avoid cold juices. Do not worry he should be doing fine soon. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you and your family happy and healthy life. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Thank you so much! Can heat and swimming in a cold pool cause this reaction??? This part was not clear for me. He still only has fever. Nothing else

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Could also be due to exposure to extremes temper Detailed Answer: Greetings Exposure to extremes of temperature like hot weather and cool pool ca definitely cause such reaction. Loose cotton clothing and Paracetamol will definitely be helpful. Take Care Regards Dr Deepak Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Brief Answer: Take Care Detailed Answer: Take Care Kindly write to me directly if you need any assistance anytime. Take Care Regards Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar