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What Caues Sudden High Fever With Fainting?
Question: My son will be 4 in a couple weeks. He was fine this morning and this afternoon came down with a sudden fever (102.5) He woke from his nap and went to the restroom and I found him on the floor. He told me he couldn't walk. I tried to stand him up and he fell over again. I gave him Tylenol, but I'm debating taking him to children's after care in my area...is this necessary?
Brief Answer:
Get him checked by pediatrician as soon as possibl
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
To my opinion, you should send him to a pediatrician as further tests are necessary to explain why he fell. As he had a sudden onset of high fever, I suspect brain bad reactions. That's why I am asking to send him to a pediatrician.
Meanwhile, I advise to:
- give him plenty of water and other juice (fluids)
- monitor his body temperature and give tylenol if high. I usually advise my patients to give anal suppositories if fever will persist higher than 40 Celsius degree.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Get him checked by pediatrician as soon as possibl
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
To my opinion, you should send him to a pediatrician as further tests are necessary to explain why he fell. As he had a sudden onset of high fever, I suspect brain bad reactions. That's why I am asking to send him to a pediatrician.
Meanwhile, I advise to:
- give him plenty of water and other juice (fluids)
- monitor his body temperature and give tylenol if high. I usually advise my patients to give anal suppositories if fever will persist higher than 40 Celsius degree.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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