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My kid is suffering from fever... temperature was around 102.i gave him crocin 240..in 3 hours his temperature again raised to 100..what should I do?
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What is the age of the baby and weight if known . In viral fever usually fever subsided in 2 days . fever not going down, or any other issue like drowsiness etc , consult a Pediatrician
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Give paracetamol every 4th hourly
And do wet sponging all over the body
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Any fever due to infection can last for a few days. Fever by itself is not dangerous as it's created by the body to fight against viruses, bacteria etc. Please visit a pediatrician for a check up and detailed history. It is not safe to treat it at home.
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Greetings Do sponging to reduce the temperature, repeat paracetamol after 4 hrs
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Jitendra Poonia
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Give paracetamol according the weight of child and cold sponging
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kindly visit near by hospital for examination and investigation if required
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