- female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really concerned about what happens if we don't use cold water pattis on the head during high fevers. Can you explain why this practice is so important? I've heard it's crucial, but I'm not sure exactly how it helps or what the risks are if we skip it. Could you help me understand this better?
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I'm really worried because my little cousin accidentally drank 25 ml of Dettol Antiseptic Liquid that I had in a measurement cup. Its been about half an hour since then, and he just complained of a bit of irritation on his tongue. Theres no abdominal pain or nausea at the moment. He did drink a lot of warm water afterward, but I'm still anxious about whether hell be okay or if any other symptoms might show up. Could you please let me know what I should do?
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