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Suggest Treatment For Fever In A Child
My daughter is 14 and has had a fever of 102.7 for 3 days now. tonight it has jumped up to 103.2. At what point do I take her to ER? She is alert, not congested and seems to be doing okay. It really seems like a virus and when her meds wear off her fever comes back. I gave her acetaminophen and it should bump down in 1/2 hour or so. How high a temp is too high?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Hi,
Having this much temperature is quite high.
It might be viral but if continue for 1-2 days more, consult doctor and get some blood report done.
She might require one course of antibiotic.
Continue giving Acetaminophen 4-6 hourly.
Important is to give plenty of water so that after plenty of perspiration fever quickly gets down.
Give her light diet.
Ok and take care.
Having this much temperature is quite high.
It might be viral but if continue for 1-2 days more, consult doctor and get some blood report done.
She might require one course of antibiotic.
Continue giving Acetaminophen 4-6 hourly.
Important is to give plenty of water so that after plenty of perspiration fever quickly gets down.
Give her light diet.
Ok and take care.
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