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Suggest Treatment For Fever In A 7 Year Old Boy

My 7 year old son has had a moderate fever (101.5-103) for 4 days now. I have been managing it with ibuprofen every 5 hours. He has NO other symptoms... good appetite, lots of energy, no nausea/diarrea, etc. I took him to our Dr. on day 2, and she diagnosed flu , and put him on Tamiflu. I am concerned that the diagnosis is wrong - since he has developed no other symptoms. Do you have any suggestions that I might need to look at?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of fever which seems child is suffering from viral infection and it is due to common cold infection leading to flu. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection. Drink plenty of fluids. If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food. Drink plenty of water as well. You should take proper rest. Avoid intake of outside food and cold carbonated beverages. You should take non spicy and bland food in diet.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Fever In A 7 Year Old Boy

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of fever which seems child is suffering from viral infection and it is due to common cold infection leading to flu. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection. Drink plenty of fluids. If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food. Drink plenty of water as well. You should take proper rest. Avoid intake of outside food and cold carbonated beverages. You should take non spicy and bland food in diet. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari