Sick Child
Advice
Fever at 9 pm, a rash that appeared overnight, a cough that won't settle. Get calm, evidence-based guidance without leaving home.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chitrakshi Tewari, MD (Paediatrics)
Most everyday illnesses, such as fever, cough, cold, vomiting, diarrhoea and rashes, can be assessed online, with clear advice on home care and the warning signs to watch for. Dr. Chitrakshi Tewari gives prompt, evidence-based guidance, screens for red flags, and tells you honestly if your child needs an in-person examination. A one-time online consultation is ₹2,000.
What an online sick visit can (and can't) do
Most childhood illnesses are viral and self-limiting, and what parents need most is a confident answer to two questions: is this safe to manage at home, and what exactly should we do? An online consultation answers both. I examine what can be seen on video, go through symptoms systematically, screen for red flags, and give you a clear written plan, including exactly when to escalate to in-person care. Emergencies, of course, belong in an emergency department first; I'll always tell you plainly when that's the case.
Common concerns handled online
Evidence-based, not prescription-heavy
Fever is a symptom, not a disease; guidance such as the UK's NICE fever guideline focuses on how a child looks and behaves rather than the number on the thermometer alone. Antibiotics are reserved for likely bacterial infections. For diarrhoea, ORS and zinc remain the WHO standard. You'll always know why a treatment is or isn't being recommended.
Your child has difficulty breathing, is drowsy or hard to wake, has a fit or seizure, shows signs of severe dehydration, has a non-blanching rash, or is under 3 months old with fever. Call ahead, then go.
Sources & further reading
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, NG143: Fever in under 5s.
- World Health Organization, Diarrhoeal disease fact sheet.
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org symptom guidance.
This page draws on the standard international sources above. It is educational and does not replace personalised advice from your child's doctor.
Dr. Chitrakshi holds an in-person OPD at Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 6:00–8:00 PM, for children from birth to 18 years, and for pregnant, peripartum and postpartum mothers. Charges are as per hospital OPD rates. Clinic details & directions
Worried about your unwell child?
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Questions parents ask
Every child is different. If your question is not answered here, ask it in a consultation, that is exactly what they are for.