Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My kid is 28 months old. He is having a cough and cold for past five days. Last night, fever started at 102 F. Until now, fever is on off. I am giving him Mefanac-P for fever from today. Can I go for blood and urine investigation?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
A child with a history of fever and cough-cold for five days definitely needs further investigation. Do blood test (CBC - complete blood count) to rule out bacterial infection. If he is having difficulty in breathing you must do X-ray as well. Do warm saline gargles three or four times a day so that throat inflammation can be controlled as it can also give fever and cough symptoms. Urine test as of now not required, if no burning sensation during the passing of urine. Meanwhile, you can continue fever medicine and cough syrup. Review with report.
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Answered byDr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
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