My son (7 yrs old) just started with a fever earlier today about 11 hours ago. It broke once with motrin. And i have just given him a second dose. This time the fever is taking longer to break and he is also complaining that his mouth taste like bones (I m guessing he means chalky. What could cause this and is it anything to be worried about? Thank you
Hi Dear welcome to the Chat Doctor, Viral fever are quite common in this rainy season. Requires paracetamol 4 to 6 hourly with doses of about 15 mg/kg. Plenty of fluids to be given. Take care of the nutrition. Tepid water sponging repeatedly will help in reducing the high grade fever. Metallic taste could be because of the fever. Hope it should respond 3 to 4 days. If fever do not respond in this 3 to 4 days then please consult the pediatrician for further evaluation. Hope the query is answered. Thanks