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What Causes Profound Weakness In The Body While Recovering From Viral Fever?
Question: Sir,
The case is about my son Master XXXX XXXXXXX 8+ yrs suffered viral fever since 19/06/2016 to 23/06/2016. After going through his physician his fever subsided. The temp. was around 102f associated with cold & chest congestion. Now mild congestion is there for which Asthalin puff is given.
He is very very weak and a general tendency of sleeping is there. Moreover he is appearing his half yearly exams but unfortunately he couldn't attend two exams due to fever. His weakness is a concern for me, pl.advise my duties at this point.
He was given P250 (i.e. paracetamol 7.5 ml, Nasivion S, Asthalin puff 2 puff 1 min interval 4 hrly. A-Z syrup ( vitamin)
The case is about my son Master XXXX XXXXXXX 8+ yrs suffered viral fever since 19/06/2016 to 23/06/2016. After going through his physician his fever subsided. The temp. was around 102f associated with cold & chest congestion. Now mild congestion is there for which Asthalin puff is given.
He is very very weak and a general tendency of sleeping is there. Moreover he is appearing his half yearly exams but unfortunately he couldn't attend two exams due to fever. His weakness is a concern for me, pl.advise my duties at this point.
He was given P250 (i.e. paracetamol 7.5 ml, Nasivion S, Asthalin puff 2 puff 1 min interval 4 hrly. A-Z syrup ( vitamin)
Brief Answer:
These may occur from time to time.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Giving steam inhalation to your child helps in reducing the congestion. Give Asthalin only if there is noisy breathing or respiratory distress. Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief in case of throat problems. You need to give paracetamol (P-250) to bring down the temperature when necessary. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective. However, I do not think that they need to be used simultaneously. Also use tepid sponging. Giving some antiallergic like cetirizine will take care of the runny nose. Give Nasivion only if steam inhalation does not provide full relief. Use of this medicine is likely to increase the tendency of recurrence. A to Z syrup does not need to be given unless there are definite signs of a vitamin deficiency.
Hope that helps.
Regards
These may occur from time to time.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Giving steam inhalation to your child helps in reducing the congestion. Give Asthalin only if there is noisy breathing or respiratory distress. Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief in case of throat problems. You need to give paracetamol (P-250) to bring down the temperature when necessary. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective. However, I do not think that they need to be used simultaneously. Also use tepid sponging. Giving some antiallergic like cetirizine will take care of the runny nose. Give Nasivion only if steam inhalation does not provide full relief. Use of this medicine is likely to increase the tendency of recurrence. A to Z syrup does not need to be given unless there are definite signs of a vitamin deficiency.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
His fever already gone, there's no alarming nasal congestion, chest heaviness is mild...
My main concern is his weakness for which he bearing a tendency to sleep frequently and showing disinterest to his food.
What is your advice or guidance so that he become alright soon. Is there anything to get worry or does he require any pathological tests for such weaknesses. His half yearly examination is going on and he already skipped two subjects due to fever.
Pl. guide.
My main concern is his weakness for which he bearing a tendency to sleep frequently and showing disinterest to his food.
What is your advice or guidance so that he become alright soon. Is there anything to get worry or does he require any pathological tests for such weaknesses. His half yearly examination is going on and he already skipped two subjects due to fever.
Pl. guide.
Brief Answer:
Be patient.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I understand your apprehension. Give him colorful fruits and vegetables regularly. They contain vitamins, minerals and plenty of antioxidants which should help in boosting the immunity of your child. Pathological testing will not help.
Be patient. The weakness will gradually go away.
Regards
Be patient.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I understand your apprehension. Give him colorful fruits and vegetables regularly. They contain vitamins, minerals and plenty of antioxidants which should help in boosting the immunity of your child. Pathological testing will not help.
Be patient. The weakness will gradually go away.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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