Fever is one of the most common reasons parents seek paediatric consultation and can occur with viral illnesses, bacterial infections and several other childhood conditions. Dr. Nihaz Naha K evaluates fever in babies and children by considering the child's age, temperature pattern, associated symptoms and general condition. Particular attention is required when fever occurs in a young infant or is accompanied by breathing difficulty, persistent vomiting, poor feeding, unusual drowsiness or reduced activity. Appropriate evaluation helps determine whether supportive care, investigations or specific treatment is required. His paediatric practice in Kozhikode provides care for both acute and recurrent fever in children.
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Written by Dr. Nihaz Naha K, MBBS (Government Medical College, Kozhikode), MD Paediatrics (Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur), Fellowship in Neonatology (Indian Academy of Pediatrics), Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, Aspire Children's Specialty Centre, 2nd Floor, Vee Pee Space, Wayanad Road, Eranhipaalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673020. 10+ years. 10,000+ patients. Phone: +91 8848 003 009.
