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My son is 18 months old and has a fever for three days. I

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JA: Hi. How can I help?
Customer: My son is 18 months old and has a fever for three days. I gave him paracetamol. From yesterday, he had sores on the front of the tongue and also the gums with some redness in the gums
JA: How long have you had the pain? What seems to make the pain better or worse?
Customer: Three days
JA: Is there anything else the Expert should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No
Submitted: 18 days ago.
Category: Paediatrics
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Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.
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Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

I am sorry to hear, other than the fever are there any other symptoms such as a cough or runny nose?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Hello
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

Hi

I am sorry to hear, other than the fever are there any other symptoms such as a cough or runny nose?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
He had a runny nose two weeks ago and the same time he had diarrhea. Then, he was fine . Since last Sunday he experienced fever
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
He also has cough but maybe once a day
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

Okay thanks, ***** ***** likely have a viral cause to their fever,

Are they eating and drinking?

And have you taken them to see anyone?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
He can drink no problem with that but he just eat soft food like yogurts because since yesterday he had ulcer on his tongue and gums
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
No nobody saw him
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Are u still there Dr Baker
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.
Okay thanks, ***** ***** can be quite normal for ulceration with a viral illness
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Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

You can try Bonjela for this, however if they have now been unwell for some time I would arrange a review of them tomorrow if you can

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
I have the gel .
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

There is a specific one for children

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
He is sleeping now ! And his temperature is normal now because the paracetamol
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
How the review will help him
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
U mean Bonjela Junior Gel Ulcer . I got it from boots yesterday
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

His GP, an urgent treatment centre or a private appointment if you prefer?

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Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

yes, perfect

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
I tried to call the gp today but no one answered the call
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

Is there anything else regarding this I can help you with?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Yeh
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Who should arrange the appointment with his GP !? Me or your website ?
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

You should, we are an independent advice service. If you want an appointment with your GP you need to contact them. If you have trouble then please attend Urgent treatment centre

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Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.

https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/other-services/Urgent%20Care/LocationSearch/1824

You can use this if you are unsure of your nearest

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Is there anything to worry about
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
I will do thnx
Expert:  Dr Baker replied 18 days ago.
It doesn’t sound worrying but it is much more reassuring as a doctor to review someone in person
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