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What Causes Body Ache, Stomach Ache And Fever In A Child?
Question: Hello Doctor,
My daughter is 5 yrs and 8 months old. Since last evening she is complaining of body ache, stomach ache and also has mild fever. Last night at 10 pm it was 100 f. I gave her ibugesic 5 ml and she slept well. This morning she woke up with 99 f fever with no pains but now has stomach ache and is also complaining of back ache and pain in her hands (palms). Pls advise.
Regards,
XXXX
My daughter is 5 yrs and 8 months old. Since last evening she is complaining of body ache, stomach ache and also has mild fever. Last night at 10 pm it was 100 f. I gave her ibugesic 5 ml and she slept well. This morning she woke up with 99 f fever with no pains but now has stomach ache and is also complaining of back ache and pain in her hands (palms). Pls advise.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Give her Acetaminophen for fever and body ache
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry as the most common reason for such symptoms in this age group is a self limiting viral illness which improves within 3-5 days with symptomatic treatment.
You may take the following measures to help her out:
1. I would recommend you to give acetaminophen (Crocin or Tylenol) for fever and pains instead of ibugesic. You may repeat the dose after 6-8 hours if required. Do not give medicine for body temperature which is less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Ensure a healthy regular feeds and fluids. In case her appetite is reduced, then offer her smaller feeds at more frequent intervals.
3. In case the fever spikes increase or persist with no improvement in pains after 2 days, then laboratory work up for blood and urine infections will be required.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Give her Acetaminophen for fever and body ache
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry as the most common reason for such symptoms in this age group is a self limiting viral illness which improves within 3-5 days with symptomatic treatment.
You may take the following measures to help her out:
1. I would recommend you to give acetaminophen (Crocin or Tylenol) for fever and pains instead of ibugesic. You may repeat the dose after 6-8 hours if required. Do not give medicine for body temperature which is less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Ensure a healthy regular feeds and fluids. In case her appetite is reduced, then offer her smaller feeds at more frequent intervals.
3. In case the fever spikes increase or persist with no improvement in pains after 2 days, then laboratory work up for blood and urine infections will be required.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your advice Doctor, since her stomach ache and fever was growing i repeated the Ibujesic 8 ml and Meftal Spas 8 ml. After she took the medicine she is now feeling better.. Would refer tot he advice given and repeat the medicine in next 8 hrs. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Avoid Ibugesic in this season
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I recommend my patients to avoid ibugesic in this season because of a rare possibility of dengue fever. Ibugesic can be easily replaced by acetaminophen.
You may give Meftal spas. Also, give her Albendazole (400mg) for worm infestation which are common reason for stomach pains in children.
Take care
Avoid Ibugesic in this season
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I recommend my patients to avoid ibugesic in this season because of a rare possibility of dengue fever. Ibugesic can be easily replaced by acetaminophen.
You may give Meftal spas. Also, give her Albendazole (400mg) for worm infestation which are common reason for stomach pains in children.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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