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How Should Head Pain With Fever Be Treated?

My son is 3 years old, just woke up at 1:50 am saying his head hurts. He also has a fever of around103. First measure was 103 second was 102.8. Gave him Motrin and some juice with water to help break fever. Also, wiped him down with cool rag. Should I take him to the hospital?
Fri, 15 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Look Fever of 103°F with Headache in kids need to be taken care of properly.

Yes, cold sponging is the good part you did.. You should always keep ready Paracetamol Susp & ORS - Electral-RTD at home for the first line treatment for Fever.

Yes, Motrin (IBUPROFEN) is analgesics: good to bring down the headache part.

Now I would like to suggest you monitor temperature 4 hourly. Give Paracetamol 6 hourly & in case of recurrence of fever then investigations are mandatory.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician
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How Should Head Pain With Fever Be Treated?

Hello, Look Fever of 103°F with Headache in kids need to be taken care of properly. Yes, cold sponging is the good part you did.. You should always keep ready Paracetamol Susp & ORS - Electral-RTD at home for the first line treatment for Fever. Yes, Motrin (IBUPROFEN) is analgesics: good to bring down the headache part. Now I would like to suggest you monitor temperature 4 hourly. Give Paracetamol 6 hourly & in case of recurrence of fever then investigations are mandatory. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician