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Sudden fever
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My 2 year old son has sudden fever today. Day before yesterday i took him to the doctor for his loose motion. They told he has toddler diaherra with constipation. So they gave laxolite syrup 5 ml morning and night. I gave yesterday and today. And sudden fever today from evening. I am very worried. Does fever cause because of the syrup?
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It could be due to viral infection
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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The fever is unlikely to be from the syrup. It’s more likely a self-limiting viral illness. Continue supportive care and monitor closely.
Next Steps
Give paracetamol (15 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours if fever >100.4°F)
Encourage fluids like ORS, coconut water, or breastmilk
Continue giving Laxolite if advised, unless baby has diarrhea again
Avoid over-bundling the child; keep clothing light
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Red flags:
Fever > 3 days
Baby becomes unusually drowsy or irritable
Poor feeding or urine output
Breathing difficulty or rash
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Fever is not related to laxative may b viral cause . Give laxative if der is constipation.
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The fever is most probably viral and not because of the syrup as it is a medicine given to soften the stool in case of constipation.
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Give paracetamol for fever, lots of oral fluids and ORS
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
No, it is not because of the syrup.
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Dr. Ajit Bhandarge
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Jalna
Hi No need to worry
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
It may be due to viral infection
Give paracetamol.
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if fever persists.. visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hello parent!
Laxolite syp is used for softening the stools, for constipation. It is not the cause for fever. Fever is probably of viral origin
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings don't worry it's due to viral use paracetamol
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