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What Causes High Fever In A 6 Year Old With No Other Symptoms?

My 6 year old came home from school saying she was very tired. I took her temperature and it was 103.5. Gave her a tepid bath and ibruprofren. It is now 6hrs.later and its down to 100. She has zero other symptoms. Eating and playing. normally. can it be from the heat? it was 97 here today.
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Hello. I just read through your question. Though heat can increase core body temperature, 103.5 is pretty high. It is unlikely that the heat alone did this.
The most common diagnosis in this age group is a harmless viral illness. Typically you will see 2-3 days of fever (or less), and then it resolves. If this is all that is happening, I wouldn't worry. If the fever persists beyond 2-3 days, or another uncomfortable symptom arises, i recommend consulting with your doctor. Then the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.
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What Causes High Fever In A 6 Year Old With No Other Symptoms?

Hello. I just read through your question. Though heat can increase core body temperature, 103.5 is pretty high. It is unlikely that the heat alone did this. The most common diagnosis in this age group is a harmless viral illness. Typically you will see 2-3 days of fever (or less), and then it resolves. If this is all that is happening, I wouldn t worry. If the fever persists beyond 2-3 days, or another uncomfortable symptom arises, i recommend consulting with your doctor. Then the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.