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My Baby Is 10 Months Old And Was Having Fever
Question: my baby is 10 months old and was having fever from 0ast 3 days. we were giving him T98 paracetamol paediatric drops and temp. got down yesterday. however he is crying during night suddenly for a peak and then sleeps automatically. he is also having his teeths coming. otherwise during day he is very playful. what could be the reason of his sudden cry during nights ?
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to a viral infection
Detailed Answer:
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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 treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Some children are more prone to catching cold and recurrent episodes are seen. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.
Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component and it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol or acetaminophen (T98/Tylenol) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging.
The babies could be getting abdominal colics and that could be the reason for the child cry out. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise continue to give Coliaid when needed.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in 5-7 days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
Possibly due to a viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
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 treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Some children are more prone to catching cold and recurrent episodes are seen. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.
Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component and it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol or acetaminophen (T98/Tylenol) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging.
The babies could be getting abdominal colics and that could be the reason for the child cry out. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise continue to give Coliaid when needed.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in 5-7 days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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