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Suggest Remedy For Fever And Decreased Appetite In An Infant
i have a 10 month old who has hypothyrodism and is on levothyroxine. she also had pneumonia at birth. 2 weeks ago she was diagnosed with rsv and another bout with pneumonia. she was doing better until saturday when her fever of between 100-102 returned and as of today she has a decressed appetite and has thrown up twice. what should i do?
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hi,
If a gap of ≥7 days of asymptomatic period has passed after the said infection, this is unlikely related to that. A sudden onset of fever and vomiting is probably a viral illness. If she is otherwise active and playful, we need not worry now. Just give paracetamol 3 times a day and ondansetron syrup (2mg / 5ml) 2.5ml 2 times a day for 3 days.
If fever is not coming down by then, she develops loose stools, or becomes lethargic and not feeding at all, kindly take her back to pediatrician for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
If a gap of ≥7 days of asymptomatic period has passed after the said infection, this is unlikely related to that. A sudden onset of fever and vomiting is probably a viral illness. If she is otherwise active and playful, we need not worry now. Just give paracetamol 3 times a day and ondansetron syrup (2mg / 5ml) 2.5ml 2 times a day for 3 days.
If fever is not coming down by then, she develops loose stools, or becomes lethargic and not feeding at all, kindly take her back to pediatrician for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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