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What Causes Recurring Fever In A Child?

My son is 9 1/2 yes old.he was diagonised with slight throat infection. He was prescribed monocef 100 o syrup for 5days.3 days have gone by but fever keeps coming after a gap of 10-12 he s or even sometimes 4-6 he s gap which is concerning me.his food intake is normal n no signs of vomiting or any other problems.he s active when fevers not the too.but lethargic when he has.plz help
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Fever due to sore throat are common in children and could be either due to viral cause or due to certain bacteria like Streptococcus. Although in case of a viral cause, no response would be there, the antibiotic course of 5 days needs to be completed. Give some antiallergic like levocetirizine alongwith paracetamol to reduce the temperature. Meftal P contains mefenamic acid which is more effective than paracetamol in reducing temperature and can also be given. Sponging with water at room temperature will also help. If the child is active and not lethargic during normal times, you need not worry. Just continue the treatment you are offering him. Gurgling with lukewarm water would give him relief.
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What Causes Recurring Fever In A Child?

Fever due to sore throat are common in children and could be either due to viral cause or due to certain bacteria like Streptococcus. Although in case of a viral cause, no response would be there, the antibiotic course of 5 days needs to be completed. Give some antiallergic like levocetirizine alongwith paracetamol to reduce the temperature. Meftal P contains mefenamic acid which is more effective than paracetamol in reducing temperature and can also be given. Sponging with water at room temperature will also help. If the child is active and not lethargic during normal times, you need not worry. Just continue the treatment you are offering him. Gurgling with lukewarm water would give him relief.