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What Causes High Fever And Headache While On Motrin?
Question: Early Sunday morning he awoke with a 101.6 fever and a headache. I gave him Motrin and he was fine again until last night when his fever spiked again with a headache. Again, gave him Motrin and he has been fine today. He has also had some congestion. Should I be concerned of anything other than a virus?
Brief Answer:
Seems like a common cold infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health question.
It seems like what you are describing is most probably a viral infection.
Some important points to consider are:
-- It doesn't matter how high the fever is, but its important that is doesn't last for more then 3-5 days.
-- The general condition is very important. If your son is tired, not feeding, irritated, then that means that you should consider other things, other then a virus.
-- Some red flags are: shortness of breath, fever more then 5 days, bad general condition.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the question.
Regards,
Seems like a common cold infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health question.
It seems like what you are describing is most probably a viral infection.
Some important points to consider are:
-- It doesn't matter how high the fever is, but its important that is doesn't last for more then 3-5 days.
-- The general condition is very important. If your son is tired, not feeding, irritated, then that means that you should consider other things, other then a virus.
-- Some red flags are: shortness of breath, fever more then 5 days, bad general condition.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the question.
Regards,
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