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My 7-month-old son had a fever continuously for a week. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7 months old. He has had a fever for 8 days. His body temperature started from 105 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day and now it has gradually reduced to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the first time he is having fever. I am giving him Crocin drops and Ceftriaxone. On the firs... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports and history of your child given by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. Thereseems to be a serious viral infection that the child has suffered as the total counts are high, but without any neutrophilic predominanc... Read Full »
A 5-year-old boy has fever, cough, and blocked nose. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, A 5-year-old boy has intermittent fever, muscle pain, cough, and blocked nose for the past four days. The temperature is shooting up during nights and is normal during the day time. The blood test results are: 1. CPK 23056 U/L. 2. SGOT 513 U/L. 3. Leptospira IgM and dengue IgM tests in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reports and history are suggestive of some viral etiology probably, however, it is advisable to do a blood culture also to rule out bacterial etiology. In the meantime, I would advise starting Ceftriaxone to be on the safer side along with proper iv (intravenous)... Read Full »
Can Wikoryl and Crocin be given to a 3-month-old child with a fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is three months old and has had a fever since yesterday. I have given Crocin 0.6 ml every six hours. Fever gets controlled by Crocin. Today we showed him to the pediatrician. The doctor suggested Wikoryl 0.4 ml three times in eight hours gap and Crocin with six hours gap, but now I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you do not give Wikoryl (Chlorpheniramine and Paracetamol) and Crocin together. Please check the temperature with a thermometer. There is no need to provide Paracetamol with antibiotics if the temperature is below 100 degrees Fahren... Read Full »
What can be done for recurrent cough and fever in a 5-year-old?
Query: Hi doctor, My 5-year-old boy has a cough for three days and today he has a mild fever too. He also has a runny nose and watery eyes. Last month also he had a viral cold infection. Can you please guide me what should I do? I am giving him honey. And he gets sick so much. And he has a runny nose almo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please continue giving honey to the child as one tablespoon twice a day. You can also give the honey in warm milk to provide a soothing effect. You can give Panadol for the fever. However, with regards to the child falling ill recurrently with a cough, cold and fever, i... Read Full »
Why does my son have a continuous fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is suffering from a fever. He has constant 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit of fever with throat pain for the last 15 days. Blood tests indicate negative for malaria and typhoid. We consulted an ENT specialist and he indicated tonsillitis. No relief is foreseen anywhere shortly. Are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be helpful if you did a CBC (complete blood count) and CRP (C-reactive protein). From that, we can understand the level of infection. Also, tonsillitis can be so severe that it may last for up to 10 days. Betadine gargling three times a day with warm wat... Read Full »
My son is 3.4 years old and suffers from fever since yesterday night. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3.4 years old and he has had a fever since yesterday night. The fever is 101 degrees Fahrenheit and above. I have already given Paracetamol 250 mg, four times today, as the fever reduced but again came back within three hours. I want to know if can I give him Paracetamol at n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Paracetamol can be given in a gap of four hours, which means that you can give it four to even six times a day as required. You can give it at night depending on the fever provided the gap of four hours is maintained. Do sponging if the fever comes before four hours to b... Read Full »
My daughter has a fever, a runny nose and body ache. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am really worried about my 5-year-old daughter. She has had a high fever and a runny nose, and she has been complaining about headaches and body aches for the last three days. She is not eating anything and seems super weak. I am not sure what to do, and I am really concerned. I gave he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Please check the child's temperature with a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, you can administer syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol) 240 mg/ml with a dosage based on the ch... Read Full »
My son has fever and chills. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7-years-old. He has been having chills and fever since last night. He also has a cough with phlegm. This morning, I noticed he has skin hives. I gave him Paracetamol and Salbutamol. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please check the temperature of the child with a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, you can give syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol) every four to six hours. If the temperature is 102 degrees Fahrenheit or more, prov... Read Full »
My 4-year-old son has a high temperature, and headache followed by vomiting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My 4-year-old son started experiencing something new. A few days ago he started experiencing body heat. His body got hot and then he started complaining about headaches and started vomiting.Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Firstly check the temperature of the child with a thermometer whenever you feel that the child is hot. My advice: Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take medications after thei... Read Full »
Can my baby have her shots while having fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a month and a half. Her two month appointment for her shots is due very soon. But, she had been coughing a little and sneezing since about two days ago. She felt a little warm today and I took her underarm temperature and it was 99.2. I am a first-time mother. Should I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that babies below the age of 6 months have a cough and cold occasionally. It is normal as long as the child is able to feed well. Regarding the feeling of warmth, the baby's head is always warmer than the rest of the body and a temperature of 99.2 F is no... Read Full »