Hi, my son is 4+ years having high fever from last 6 days. It was off for a day or two in between and now it is 103-104. Today morning it was off and from afternoon again it is 104. We have given Calpol and Meftal-p as temp is not going down. Now again gave Meftal-p after 6 hours of last dose. The temp is still 104, it went down to 100 few hours back after the previous dose. What could be the reason? Should we go for blood check? He was consulted a Ped two days back.
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor If fever is persisting for last 6 days, it needs proper evaluation including investigations to find cause of fever . You have not mentioned associated symptoms and general condition of baby. Common causes are viral including dengue, malaria, typhoid, urinary infections, infections of respiratory tract or GIT. You can always do tepid sponging to bring it down if not coming down with antipyretic. Watch for any danger signs like dullness, poor oral acceptance, vomiting, pain abdomen, cold extremities, decreased urine, headache which is indication of urgent consultationTake care revert back if any other query thanks