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What Is The Treatment For Fever In A Child?
Hi My 11 yr old daughters temp.has been increasing every day for the last 3 days (approx 38, then 39,tonight 40c) and she is shivering quite a bit.She has had pain in the lower right side of her abdomen for the that time and although it hasn t increased today she does not want to walk around or eat at all. thanks
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hello,
Treatment for fever includes;
1. Tepid sponging with lukewarm water
2. Oral Medications
3. IV Medications and etc
At Home, you can try doing tepid sponging which helps to reduce the fever till you visit your doctor. Please do visit your doctor for a thorough clinical examination and advise accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr RAVI, Pediatrician
Treatment for fever includes;
1. Tepid sponging with lukewarm water
2. Oral Medications
3. IV Medications and etc
At Home, you can try doing tepid sponging which helps to reduce the fever till you visit your doctor. Please do visit your doctor for a thorough clinical examination and advise accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr RAVI, Pediatrician
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