he has had it since yesturday and i took him to the hospital last night they ran a lot of tests and found nothing said it must be something viral...but it is continuing to spike above 103 degrees? any ideas would be appreciated
2006-07-02 11:49:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
its been spiking to 103 off and on i have been given tylonol and motrin tried the cool bath wet wash cloths i have done everything the doctor said he is still laughing and playful very tired at times though any ideas?
2006-07-02 11:57:25 · update #1
There are so many things that could make that happen.
Virus, Flu, Cold, Menigitis, etc
Just keep giving him Tylenol/Ibuprofen
Keep him cool, take cool/warm bath/shower
Even let him play and sweat. That's what the doctor told us to do with our son. So it gets out of his system faster.
2006-07-02 11:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him in a tub of cool water now. Not ice cold... just cool.
103 is too high... if it goes any higher get him to the hospital ASAP. Sponge his head and keep it wet... the evaporation of the water on his skin will help pull his temp back down.
You didn't mention his age but if he's 12 years or older give him a couple of plain aspirin... Tylenol if you have them.
If he's laughing and playing and the only issue is he tires easily, just keep an eye on him. If at any time he becomes unresponsive take him to the emergency room... much over 103 and there's the possibility for brain damage. Young kids have a higher tolerance so that's in his favor.
2006-07-02 11:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fever has to be coming from something. Have you tried putting him in a cool bath to bring the fever down? Did they test for a urinary tract infection at the hospital? A fever is a sign that something is wrong and the body is trying to fight it off. I"m not a doctor or anything but I would take him back to the ER.
2006-07-02 11:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by pryncesslea2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternate giving him Tylenol and Advil. I do not know your child's age so you will have to check the dosage.
Most pediatricians do not treat fevers in children as it is the bodies way of fighting the infection.
Give him 15 min luke warm tepid baths
Make sure the child is dryed well after the bath so he does not chill.
Also while the temperature is up keep him in light clothing and no blankets.
I hope this helps.
2006-07-02 11:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with J.D. put him in the tub and give him tylenol or motrine to make his fever go down...when not in the tub keep a cool rag on him...and remember the most effective temperature reading is from the rectum...when you take it from the mouth or under the arms you have to add some degree's to it but i can't remember how much...regardless if his temp doesn't go down contact your doctor...most doctors office will have an emergency number for you to contact other than the er...if not bring him back to the hospital....good luck
2006-07-02 11:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by kmikaze_nutcracker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont say how old your child is..
1 to 3 months.. luke bath.. pedilite you can also add in a ice pack wraped in a wash cloths..
3 to 6 months ... pedilite / ice pops are great for helping and will not harm the child.. no more tylenal.. only .1 for 4 hr.. do not mix with motern
7 to18 months pedilite /bath ice packs and wet cold wash rags from the fauset.
2yrs old to 4 or 5.. again same pedilite, will help, Feed a feaver and starve a cold.. so feed your child soups.. chicken broth.. crackers.. icreams, fruit juices, crushed ice, let him soak his feet in a tub put cold compress
all kids go though this.. my daughter ran high fever from infantcy till even 23yrs old.. so i have lived with it all my life.. her face would turn read and she would have blood blisters on her face she got so hot.. but do be very carful she can get scarlet feaver from it.. so check his tounge offten look for red bumps.. and hives.. it is a fast on on set.. they call it strawberry patches..
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2006-07-02 12:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by sillyatheart3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Your son needs his temperature brought down. Give him childrens paracetamol, Asprin, Capol, Neurofen or Ibuprofen. Dont give him Neurofen or Ibuprofen if he is Asthmatic.
It may be viral but because his temperature is rising still you should get the doctor out. If his temp goes even 1 degrees higher - take him hospital.
2006-07-02 11:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Trisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have told you what to do. There should be a list of things to give him like Ibruprofen, or Tylenol to keep the fever down. You should also do sponge baths, or baths with cool water.
2006-07-02 11:54:31 · answer #8 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all how old is ur son could he be teething or maybe he has earinfection thats if hes a baby but if hes older maybe he has a stomach virus make him chicken soup to bring down his fever give him 5ml of tylenol if hes a baby and if hes older go by what the box says i would still take him to his dr or hospital and make sure they do all the test u ask them for
2006-07-02 12:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by jamer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don't give your kid aspirin. Cool baths, tylenol, etc., but my son used to get a fever to 106. Call your son's pediatrician and ask him/her to meet you at the ER if you don't trust the ER doc. They are often moonlighting after working all week. And so what if you might be over reacting, it's your kid, right. But, may I suggest, probably on the computer isn't the best place to be with a sick kid?
2006-07-02 11:55:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋