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Asking for Self, Male, 3 years old, London
My son is having fever since 8 days. He is taking penicillin since 5 days after tonsillitis diagnosis. His fever was reaching upto 39.5. But now the concerning thing is, he is still having fever. After giving him calpol, his temp comes back to normal. But after 1-1.5 hrs, his body temp starts rising and in 5-6 hrs, it becomes fever. I am extremely worried about his fever.
I took him to dr again yesterday amd he said his throat is mild red now and neck is fine. But I am so worried about his health.
Can someone guide me on this please
If fever is above 100despite taking medicines child needs to b reevaluated.
Fever is generally a sign of an infection. Common causes are viral illnesses, it should settle in a week time.
If fever persists beyond this then needs reassessment to rule out other infections such as Urine infection, chest infection or othere rare causes.
Please visit a qualified Paediatrician only
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I tool him to dr again today. His body temprature kept fluctuating between normal and below fever and became fever after 24 hrs. They did a blood test which was fine. They said inflamation counter is only 25 which can be meant either his infection is getting fine or it might be viral. They also did a throat swab because his throat is still red and pussy.
Depends how clinically he looks like....
if not toxic and on examination there is nothing very much significant then you will have to wait for few days to settle fever......
Review by child specialist after 48 hours, if still fever do Blood CS and Blood CS,Urine RE and Urine CS....
You need to treat tonsillitis first so call me through marham for proper treatment
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