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2.5 year old girl in fever
I have 2.5 years old child and she is suffering from fever last 2 days. She takes paracetamol 250 mg sure, sodium valproate. But not control the temperature. Also we sponging all time. What to do
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Dr. Rohit Chopra
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Jalandhar
If fever is not responding to paracetamol for 2 days n child is on antiepileptics for a any reason she needs to visit a specialist n blood tests to be done if required..
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can use ibuprofen n consult specialist immediately
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
U haven't mentioned what is she taking Valproate for.. If the fever isn't subsiding u better get a blood test done to diagnose the cause and get treatment accordingly
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