Child Fever and Infection Treatment in Varanasi: What Parents Should Know

Fever is a sign, not a disease

Fever means the body is fighting something, usually an infection. Most childhood fevers come from viral infections such as colds and settle with rest and fluids. Fever itself is usually not harmful; what matters is the child's age, how they look and act, and how long the fever lasts. Read our Hindi guide on what to do when a child has fever.

Common causes of fever

• Viral fevers, colds and throat infections
• Ear infections and tonsillitis
• Urinary tract infection
• Gastroenteritis (loose motions and vomiting)
• Pneumonia and other chest infections
• Seasonal infections such as dengue, malaria and typhoid, which need testing

Safe care at home

• Give plenty of fluids and continue breastfeeding or normal feeds
• Dress the child lightly and keep the room comfortable
• Give a fever medicine in the dose advised by your doctor for your child's weight; do not give aspirin
• Do not use cold water or alcohol sponging
• Let the child rest and watch how they behave when the fever comes down

Take your child to a doctor if

• The baby is under 3 months old and has any fever
• Fever lasts more than 2 to 3 days, or goes very high
• The child is unusually sleepy, irritable or refuses to feed
• There is vomiting, loose motions or signs of dehydration
• There is a rash, ear pain, burning urination or cough with fast breathing
• Your child has a chronic condition, or you are worried

Go to the emergency immediately if

Your child has difficulty in breathing, a seizure, stiff neck, bluish lips, cold and pale skin, severe drowsiness or cannot be woken easily.

Why do some children fall sick often?

Young children, especially those in play school, catch many infections as their immunity develops. Frequent illness needs attention if it is prolonged, severe or affects growth. See why children fall sick frequently and causes and prevention of recurrent fever.

Fever and infection care at Sparsh

At the pediatric OPD the doctor examines the child, advises tests such as blood or urine tests only when required and explains the treatment clearly. Children who are seriously ill are assessed in pediatric emergency care. Prevention through vaccination also reduces serious infections.

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बच्चों में बुखार अक्सर वायरल संक्रमण से होता है। खूब तरल पदार्थ दें और डॉक्टर द्वारा बताई मात्रा में दवा दें। 3 महीने से छोटे शिशु में किसी भी बुखार, 2-3 दिन से ज्यादा बुखार, सुस्ती, दौरे या सांस की तकलीफ में तुरंत डॉक्टर को दिखाएं।

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