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Baby's head super hot at nights
My baby is 15 months old . Her head is too hot during nights (since 3 days). But body is cold and temperature is normal every time. Head is very hot like burning. What might be the problem?
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Normally child head is more hot than body according to body surface area in children .if you taken temperature correct method with thermometer it is less than 100 degrees F it's normal .otherwise try paracetamol 250 MG 4ml 6th hourly for 1 day ,it persisting check up with your doctor or online consultation.
Vanajaas Vatsalya child care clinic @Tirupati
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