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How To Treat Fever?

My daughter is fourteen and has a fever of 103.6 after taking advil. She was running a temp since last night but it was as low as 99 with meds. Should I worry at this point? It is christmas night and I don't want to take her to emergency room (full of disease) if I don't need to.

Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Viral fever.

Symptomatic management involves:
1. Analgesic anti-pyretic agents like Paracetamol/ Advil.
2. Cold water sponging of the body to relieve the temperature.
3. Anti histamine preparations can also be used for symptomatic relief.
4. Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition.

If there is no relief even after 02 days, she needs to get certain investigations like complete blood count, urine examination, peripheral smear for malaria, Dengue check, blood culture & X ray of chest.
These investigations will be helpful in detecting the pathological cause & formulating further plan of management.

Wishing your daughter a good health.
Take care.
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How To Treat Fever?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Viral fever. Symptomatic management involves: 1. Analgesic anti-pyretic agents like Paracetamol/ Advil. 2. Cold water sponging of the body to relieve the temperature. 3. Anti histamine preparations can also be used for symptomatic relief. 4. Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition. If there is no relief even after 02 days, she needs to get certain investigations like complete blood count, urine examination, peripheral smear for malaria, Dengue check, blood culture & X ray of chest. These investigations will be helpful in detecting the pathological cause & formulating further plan of management. Wishing your daughter a good health. Take care.