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Viral Infection

An infection caused by a virus is called a viral infection. The common viral infections include cold and flu, chickenpox, measles, herpes, mumps, and hepatitis. Viruses can spread quickly from one person to another, but vaccination protects us against some of these viruses.

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Can dengue cause body pain, headache and skin rashes?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 10 years old. For the past eight days, she has been suffering from body pain, headache, and some skin irritation. Her doctor said that it is pitta acidity. There is no improvement till date. Last year, during rainy season, she had some face and body irritation problem, whic...  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To understand the condition better I need to know the following things. 1. Where is the pain? Does she have generalized body pain or any joint pain ? Please specify. 2. What is the location of a headache, either forehead or back of the head? How does it improve and wh...  Read Full »

My son has a cold, cough, and vomiting. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old son is suffering from cold and has regular cough. His temperature is normal and he did not have fever. But at times, he is throwing up whatever he eat or drink while coughing. Please suggest any medication and test if required. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Since when is this happening? Is there any specific time of cough, either morning or evening? Is the child feeding well? 2. It may be an infection or may be allergic cough. 3. I advise you go for chest X-ray and complete blood count if it ...  Read Full »

Please suggest a treatment course for fever ranging from 100-104 degrees in a small kid.

Query: Hello doctor, My baby is having fever ranging from 100 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit which subsides after taking Mefenamic acid of dosage 60 mg per 24.25 lbs of body weight. There are no other obvious symptoms except fever. What should I do? Please suggest me the course of treatment.  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when is this happening? Is there any difficulty in breathing? Is the child feeding well? It seems just viral fever, I would say just give Paracetamol every six to eight hourly. Do not give Mefenamic acid if it gets controlled with PCM.  Read Full »

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