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What Causes Persistent Fever, Shaking And Chillness In A Child?

HI! my 7 years old son has a fever that is going up so quickly, he is shaking , feeling very cold, and his hands and toes are very cold too. He went to ice skate this morning and was only now, in his sleep , that he started shaking and woke up crying. What s hapening to him? Thank you!
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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If there are no any other associated symptoms, this might suggest a viral fever. Give him Paracetamol 3 times daily, drink enough fluids and a soft diet. Let him take rest for 3 days. If no relief by then, we can evaluate further. Take him to ED if he becomes very lethargic and coldness of peripheries persists beyond 2 hours.

Take care. 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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What Causes Persistent Fever, Shaking And Chillness In A Child?

Hi, If there are no any other associated symptoms, this might suggest a viral fever. Give him Paracetamol 3 times daily, drink enough fluids and a soft diet. Let him take rest for 3 days. If no relief by then, we can evaluate further. Take him to ED if he becomes very lethargic and coldness of peripheries persists beyond 2 hours. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician