Hello there please can you help my baby son of 20 months old had been up all night with what seems to be a high temperature I have taken it under his arm and on three times I got a reading of 39.2 he seems out of sorts and wont sleep. I have opened the bedroom window and reduced his clothing to his vest and nappy. I have given his 5mls of medised I am worried about him is there anything else I can do to help him. Any information or advice would be very much so appreciated Yours Sincerely Mrs Gemma Hamilton Contact 0000
Hi dear, If there is no other symptoms associated, a sudden onset fever is probably a viral fever, and need not be worried. Just give him paracetamol 3-4 times a day for 3 days. If fever is not coming down after 1 hour of paracetamol, you can give syrup metonymic acid(100 mg/5ml) 4ml, maximum 3 times a day. If the fever is not coming down in 2-3 days, he becomes lethargic or not taking feeds, kindly take him to pediatrician for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your Quertle me know if I can assist you further Chat Doctor.