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Viral Fever

If your body temperature rises above 37 degrees Celsius due to a viral infection, then it is called a viral fever. Chills, sweating, headache, body pain, and loss of appetite are some of the common symptoms associated with a viral fever. The virus causing fever can enter the body through your nose, food, insect or animal bites, or exchange of bodily fluids.

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My 4-year-old child has fever and vomiting, Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 4 years 6 months old and had vomiting and fever from yesterday morning. Vomit and leg and hand are paining. If she has some food, she vomits. What is the reason? Please advice. No loose stools, not eating for past two days.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Babu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the complaints you gave, it may be viral fever with gastritis or urinary tract infection.  Read Full »

My 7-month-old son had a fever continuously for a week. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7 months old. He has had a fever for 8 days. His body temperature started from 105 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day and now it has gradually reduced to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the first time he is having fever. I am giving him Crocin drops and Ceftriaxone. On the firs...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports and history of your child given by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. Thereseems to be a serious viral infection that the child has suffered as the total counts are high, but without any neutrophilic predominanc...  Read Full »

What causes fever and vomiting in my 8-year-old son?

Query: Hi doctor, This is regarding the treatment given to my son for viral fever. He is 8 years 3 months old. When we observed my son's fever, I gave him one teaspoon of P250 for three days. On the fourth day, I visited hospital due to continuous fever. As the blood report confirmed it as viral fever, he ...  Read Full »


Dr. Srinivas Rekapalli

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your child's history as you have provided and also saw the blood test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).According to the details provided, your child's illness fits into a viral illness spectrum. I believe you are concerned about fallin...  Read Full »

Can I give Meftal and Novamox for my 3-year-old with fever?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has a fever since last night. It has been 24 hours, and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is three years old. We are giving Pharmadol tablets. Can I give Meftal P and Novamox 125?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Asif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will not recommend Meftal (Mefenamic acid) or Novamox (Amoxicillin) at this time. There are many different reasons for fever at this age including viral infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections. A fever means the body is trying to fight ...  Read Full »

What causes fever for two days with rigors?

Query: Hello doctor, A 58 year old man had a high fever with rigors yesterday. He has given blood for testing. After the completion of the blood test, he had a febrile illness. Can you suggest medications and do's and don'ts?  Read Full »


Dr. Murali Rayani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever of two days duration with rigors may be non-specific, viral, malaria or a urinary tract infection. Look for rashes on the body because viral fevers are prevalent now. Take Dolo 650 (Paracetamol) as when the fever comes, up to a maximum of four times a day. And...  Read Full »

Why does my mother have persistent fever, vomiting, and coughing?

Query: Hi, My mother has a fever of around 104 degrees Fahrenheit. She is also having vomiting and coughing. I am sure it is not malaria, dengue, typhoid, UTI, or COVID infection. She had a history of typhoid a few years back. Her current medications include Tazloc-H, Glador, and Paracetamol. We got her ur...  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms suggest that it is a viral fever. I suggest you try the following medications for three days- 1. Capsule Pan-D (Domperidone and Pantoprazole) two times daily before food. 2. Tablet Doxy (Doxycycline) 100 mg...  Read Full »

Could my fever, body ache, and cough be due to the H1N2 virus?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe discomfort recently, including a persistent cough, body aches, and a high fever that is not going away. I did some research on the internet and found out about this H1N2 influenza virus, and now I am terrified that is what I might have. I have never felt...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. The H1N2 (influenza A virus subtype) influenza virus is a type of flu virus that can cause respiratory illness in people of all ages. Symptoms of H1N2 flu may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy n...  Read Full »

What can be the cause of my generalized body pain, fever, and headache?

Query: Hi doctor, I am having a fever, headache, and generalized body pain since yesterday. I consulted a physician. He prescribed me medicines and advised me of a blood test. My blood test report is attached here for your reference. Still, headache and fever are high sometimes. Kindly give your opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked your blood reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). This is a dengue season. Though the fever and headache with body aches can often and most commonly indicate a viral etiology but a decreased platelet count of 1.39 is to indicate th...  Read Full »

How to manage my mother's fever and constipation?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother aged 70 years has been suffering from sore throat and fever for the last three days. The fever is not very high and it is around 100.5 degree Fahrenheit. She is taking Crocin for the same. She had slightly low platelet count around 1.38*10^3/microliter of blood as of yesterday ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you are giving a history of your father suffering from same complaints with low platelet, generally this could be a viral infection probably dengue. I would suggest you to look for any bleeding tendency or rashes over the body. Get her platelets checked on al...  Read Full »

Please tell me the dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old.

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter got fever since last night. It has been 24 hours and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is 22 months old. We are giving her Fevago drops. What can we do for her?  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a viral fever, so continue giving Paracetamol that is Fevago every 4 to 5 hours irrespective of fever. If fever is above 101 degree Fahrenheit, then start tepid sponging and give Meftal-P syrup (Mefenamic Acid) instead of Paracetamol. If the fever goe...  Read Full »

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