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Suggest Medication For Fever And Vomitting

Hi there, my 6 yr old son (W-63lbs H-49")has had a fever ranging from 101.8-103.1 over the pat 24hrs and threw up numerous times over the night hours. I have been alternating Motrin and Tylenol and keeping him hydrated but the fever is not subsiding. He has not thrown up in 5 hrs but Im concerned and wondering what else I can do or if the ER is necessary?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, there is no need to go to ER.

But you should investigate for the cause of the fever. Common causes of fever should be kept in mind. Malaria, dengue and typhoid should be investigated and CBC should be done to rule out etiology of infection.

Please do continue your medication. The medication you are taking are right. Please maintain good hygiene as it is important in hygiene maintenance.

Tylenol is good drug and should be used to control the fever.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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Suggest Medication For Fever And Vomitting

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, there is no need to go to ER. But you should investigate for the cause of the fever. Common causes of fever should be kept in mind. Malaria, dengue and typhoid should be investigated and CBC should be done to rule out etiology of infection. Please do continue your medication. The medication you are taking are right. Please maintain good hygiene as it is important in hygiene maintenance. Tylenol is good drug and should be used to control the fever. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM