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Fever

Fever is a symptom rather than a disease. A body temperature higher than 98.6 F is considered
fever, but it is not of severe consequence until it is above 100.4 F.

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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 »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

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 »

I am experiencing intense nasal congestion. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female. I have been experiencing cold and fever for the past two days. I took medications for them - Paracetamol and Cetirizine. However, I still have severe nasal congestion and have been coughing, particularly late at night, affecting my sleep. I have tried steam in...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you have been experiencing nasal congestion, coughing, and fever for two days, it is possible that you have a viral upper respiratory infection (URI). While Paracetamol and Cetirizine can help alleviate some of your symptoms, such as fever and sneezing, they may not 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 »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

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 »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

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 »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

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 »

I had a fever with a cough for more than a month. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 43-year-old, and I have not been feeling well for the last five days. I had a fever every four hours. My health did not improve. Even the cough persisted for more than a month. I took Paracetamol and Pan-40 (Pantoprazole) for this problem. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and concern. The report is not attached above. Kindly resend the report. Are you taking any medicine for your diabetes? As per the values shared above, blood sugar is high. Do you do any exercise as a part of your routine? I suggest you maintain...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest the physical changes seen in the acute transformation of myelodysplastic disorder.

Query: Hi doctor, An elderly family member was diagnosed with overlap myeloproliferative or myelodysplastic disorder two years back. He is being treated by a hematologist who arranges regular blood tests and he is said to be "hematological stable". However, I understand that there can be an acute transfor...  Read Full »


Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well in the pandemic. The acute transformation has clinical signs and symptoms of acute leukemia, such as recurring fever not responding to antibiotics, pallor, dyspnea, shortness of breath due to low hemoglobin, bruising and bleeding due to low pla...  Read Full »

My brother has a high fever, headache, and muscle pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My 33-year-old brother has been experiencing high fever, severe headaches, and joint and muscle pain for the past two days. These symptoms have raised significant alarm, and I am looking for ways to identify the cause and effectively address the issue. Can you please advise on the appro...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. These can be due to viral infections, usually typhoid, dengue, and malaria, which can lead to rapid fever. So, I suggest you do a CBC (complete blood count) test. It will give us a hint on what the cause is, and then...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for fever with cold in a baby?

Query: Hi doctor,My baby has a fever for five days with between 101 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. She is 10 months old. Doctor prescribe Paracetamol, Azithral, and Meftal P. But there is no impact now. She has a fever with a cold. Please suggest.   Read Full »


Dr. Amit Kumar Modi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antipyretics like Paracetamol and Meftal P (Mefenamic acid) are to be given in adequate doses to act effectively. Generally, a viral fever can last for 4 to 5 days and it can present with high-grade fever. Please let me know the weight of the child so that I can advi...  Read Full »

I have fever, and tiredness since yesterday. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a dry nose, a dry throat, a mild fever, and tiredness since yesterday. I recently relocated to a colder region, and I was exposed to a lot of physical activities over the weekend. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you described, it is more likely that you are experiencing the common cold or flu mostly viral. It is also important to note that exposure to colder temperatures and physical activity can weaken the immune system, m...  Read Full »

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