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What Causes Fever In An Infant?
Question: Hi,
i have 5 month old son , since yesterday he is not feeling well, crying a lot,fever 99 F.
but his head like more warmer than rest body, so what could be cause..
i have 5 month old son , since yesterday he is not feeling well, crying a lot,fever 99 F.
but his head like more warmer than rest body, so what could be cause..
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to fever
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Excessive crying could be due to
1. Elevated body temperature
2. Inadequate feeds
The temperature is not that high. Giving Paracetamol drops in dosage of 15mg per Kg body weight per dose will be sufficient to get the temperature to normal. Babies have a larger body surface area compared to rest of body, so their head tends to be warmer.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Likely to be due to fever
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Excessive crying could be due to
1. Elevated body temperature
2. Inadequate feeds
The temperature is not that high. Giving Paracetamol drops in dosage of 15mg per Kg body weight per dose will be sufficient to get the temperature to normal. Babies have a larger body surface area compared to rest of body, so their head tends to be warmer.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
We have only worry about his head is more fevered than other body, also we have consulted with pediatrics in Hadapsar given below drops but it seems not effective as we started dosses since last night..
-->Pacimol
-->T-Minic
-->Novamox
also baby is getting frequent skin rashes, so is this normal is babys ? and whats preventive majores should be take for this ?
We have only worry about his head is more fevered than other body, also we have consulted with pediatrics in Hadapsar given below drops but it seems not effective as we started dosses since last night..
-->Pacimol
-->T-Minic
-->Novamox
also baby is getting frequent skin rashes, so is this normal is babys ? and whats preventive majores should be take for this ?
Brief Answer:
Not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a parent myself i understand your concern and apprehension. I would suggest you to give some duration of at least 24 hours for the medicine to act.
Pacimol is Paracetamol which will decrease the temperature
T Minic is for cough and cold
Novamox is antibiotic
The rash is quite common during fever, head being comparatively warmer is acceptable during fever. Rash could be due to
1. Fever
2. Excessive oil while giving massage or application of certain lotion.
Giving bath daily and removing the oil residue thoroughly by using Himalaya baby bath will be helpful. Also application of Himalaya baby powder will be helpful.
Wishing your baby speedy recovery
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
Not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a parent myself i understand your concern and apprehension. I would suggest you to give some duration of at least 24 hours for the medicine to act.
Pacimol is Paracetamol which will decrease the temperature
T Minic is for cough and cold
Novamox is antibiotic
The rash is quite common during fever, head being comparatively warmer is acceptable during fever. Rash could be due to
1. Fever
2. Excessive oil while giving massage or application of certain lotion.
Giving bath daily and removing the oil residue thoroughly by using Himalaya baby bath will be helpful. Also application of Himalaya baby powder will be helpful.
Wishing your baby speedy recovery
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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