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Hi Sir, My son is 6.5 years old and is suffering from fever since last 3 days. His fever was 104.5 on the 1st and 2nd day, it has however come down today. his urine routine shows SP.gravity 1.010 KETONE BODIES Present+ PUS CELLS 2-3/hpf Kindly guide me on what it indicates
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
There ma be uroinfection and a this age some urogenital issues should be considered,such as vesicureteral reflux or chronic uroinfection. He should do ultrasound and cystography to rule out diagnoses that I ve mentioned nd then it can be treated if necessary.
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What Causes Persistent High Fever In A Child?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There ma be uroinfection and a this age some urogenital issues should be considered,such as vesicureteral reflux or chronic uroinfection. He should do ultrasound and cystography to rule out diagnoses that I ve mentioned nd then it can be treated if necessary. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. DR. Ivan Rommstein