- Male
- 3 Years
- 29/01/2025
My son has been having a high fever for the past 4 days and we've been giving him Crocin, but it hasn't helped. We started using Ibugesic after consulting our family doctor, and there's still no improvement. What should we do?
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Pediatric opinion is advised to the patient.
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Paediatrician
Answered 04/07/2025
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