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Suggest Treatment For Fever,headache And Sore Throat

My 7 year old son has had a fever (the highest was 102.4) on and off again for the last 4 days. He also had a head ache, tummy ache and sore throat. He was swabbed for streep yesterday with a negative result. I am assumeing it is some sort of virus, just wondering if and or when I should take him back to the Dr. He currently has a low grade fever of 100.4. Thanks in advance
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for such complaints in kids are self limiting viral infections. They just need symptomatic management. It takes a few days for them to completely improve.

I would recommend you to start him on acetaminophen for fever episodes and throat pain. Also, start an antihistamine and decongestant such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine. Keep a room humidifier while sleeping if the weather is dry. Hopefully this will help him.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Fever,headache And Sore Throat

Hi Welcome to the HCM I understand your concerns but don t worry. The most likely reason for such complaints in kids are self limiting viral infections. They just need symptomatic management. It takes a few days for them to completely improve. I would recommend you to start him on acetaminophen for fever episodes and throat pain. Also, start an antihistamine and decongestant such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine. Keep a room humidifier while sleeping if the weather is dry. Hopefully this will help him. Take care