- male
- 5 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried because the fever is stuck at 102-103 Fahrenheit since this morning. We went to the hospital, and the general physician prescribed antibiotics and DOLO, but the fever just won't go down. Do you think he might need a different diagnosis?
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Do tepid sponging It will a day or two for fever to come down take Tab Dolo every 8th hourly
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Paediatrician
Answered 04/07/2025
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