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My baby is suffering from fever. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My baby, who is 1 year old, is suffering from fever. It is 104 Fahrenheit from last one hour. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest giving him Panadol drops (Paracetamol) at a dosage of about 8 to 10 drops or 0.17 tablespoons every eight hours to manage his fever. However, it is crucial to consult a specialist doctor, discuss the situation with them, and obtain their consent before admin... Read Full »
Can I give my 4 day old baby a normal bath?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it all right for a newborn baby of 4 days to be given a normal bath? I read that only sponge bath should be given to the baby till the umbilical cord comes off and is completely healed. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In this cold winter, it would be preferable to give a sponge bath with lukewarm water, cleaning all areas of the body. One has to be careful that the baby is not exposed to cold. Keep the baby warm. Breastfeed the baby as it gives the mother's warmth also. Read Full »
Kindly suggest ways to reduce the body temperature of a 1.4 years old baby.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 1.4 years old. His weight is 27.7 pounds. He has been suffering from fever for the last 12 hours. His temperature came down, but not to the normal temperature. He was given only Paracetamol liquid solution three times. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.For fever you can give Paracetamol syrup every six hourly (1.5 teaspoons of 120 mg per 0.17 fluid ounce solution).If still the temperature is more than 100, then you can also sponge the baby with normal water in between. I advise you to visit a child specialist if,The ... Read Full »
Can Crocin be taken for fever?
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is 3 years and 11 months old. She is suffering from a fever since last night. The temperature was between 101 and 102 F. She has been given three doses of Crocin suspension DS today and right now she has a 99.8 F fever after giving sponge. There are no other symptoms. Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your clinical history, your child is suffering from fever since one day. Generally, the fever is seasonal and does not require any workup. Do give some antipyretics like Paracetamol to bring down the temperature. Do a cold sponging of the forehead... Read Full »