my 10 yr old has been sick on and off for a month he was treated for strep throat over a course of 3 weeks ist week amoxycillin then another course of amoxycillin then a course of augmentin which finally got rid of sore throat then he got a cough, fever low grade and was sick for a week and  half, went to school all this week NOW he has a fever of 100.4 c/o of dizzy head feels heavy malaise symptoms... what is going on, he is normally very healthy, only PMH is bicuspid aortic valve which he sees a cardiologist once a year for.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your 10-year-old child is suffering from fever which could be due to bacterial or viral infection. Need not worry about it.  You can give Cronin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. Monitor dosage for child. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water.  Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. You should keep child deny Chat Doctor.  You can give child female also which contains paracetamol and is essential to bring down the temperature. Avoid giving spicy and sharp food to child. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,