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What Could Cause A Fever, Headache, Tummy, Ears And Throat Pain In A Child?
My 4 year old has been sick once this morning. His temperture is up and down from 38 to 40oC. Calpol and ibuprofen given 2hrly difference but the temperture is still there. He s complaining his tummy hurts and having a headache, ears and throat hurting at times. I m worried but just need advice
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
Hai...probably he's going through a viral illness & he will get better. Do not worry. A word of caution...please do not use both paracetamol & ibuprofen & that too so frequently. Minimum gap between 2 doses should be 4 hours. Ibuprofen itself can cause tummy ache. Happy to help anytime.
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