Hi, my 8 year old son hasnt been well for a week now, i thought he had a virus and he was off school for 2 days last week then seemed better but has gone downhill again over the weekend. He is lethargic and feeling hot and is sleeping a lot. would this we another or the same virus or should i get him checked out?
Hi, During any episode of fever, it is likely that all of us feel lethargic and tired and hence we tend to sleep a lot. For a usual viral fever, (common cold or sore throat etc.), is takes about 3-5 days, and it usually resolves on its own, unless severe or if bacterial. For such cases, mild antipyretic are sufficient along with a little dietary modification. If the fever does not subside by 5 days, get a blood test done and rule out other causes of fever.