Suggest treatment for fever and skin rash in a child
Patient: My 8 year old has been running a fever for almost 48 hours now. Her temp is now at 103 degrees, and she has developed a rash on her chest. She also has the symptoms of a cold. She is drinking fluids and has cold washclothes on her head and legs. What should I do? The fever does not seem to be breaking. Doctor: Hello,Sometimes just drinking fluids, cold baths, cold washcloths help but are not enough so you should use paracetamol or ibuprofen syrup for the temperature. About the rash, in the chest, I think it comes from the temperature. If your child has more than 3 days with high temperature you should consult to your doctor.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,      Dr. Elona Dashi