What temperature is too high for a 2 year old (probably cutting a premolar)?

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... and require medical intervention other than tylenol

Thanks everyone. Just back from the hospital. My first experience with an ear infection: 6 x 250 mg acetomenophin, 3 x 200 mg amoxicillin, 4x 140 mg ibuprofen.

In Honolulu, use Queens - very good care.

Answer 1

If the tylenol doesnt lower the temperature, or if the child has had the fever for more than 24 hours, call the doc/nurse and they will advise you when you should bring the child in. Otherwise, if there are other symptoms that concern you (listlesness, extreme fussiness, no fluid intake) call now and speak to someone or the call-back service.

Answer 2

Toddlers may have a temp of 99 to 100 very often for one reason or the other..........cutting teeth may be one of them. any recent shots? Constipation? Over heated room, too much clothing?

100 to 102 can be controlled with Tylenol every few hours.

The rule of using Tylenol is that the temp SHOULD drop a degree or more within the hour. Continue to take the child's temp every 30 minutes.

If you do NOT see the temp dropping then go to the ER right away.

Tylenol is a simply solution for a small fever and not meant to cure the ailment.

Any temp over 102 that is not responding to Tylenol should be referred to a professional.

If it stays the same even with Tylenol then you should take the baby to the emergency room ASAP. Because Tylenol DOES cause

Answer 3

I would see a doctor for any temp over 102. when temps reach 106 brain damage starts. Mild temps of 99 or 100 some say are common in destressing cutting periods. In fact, experts disagree about whether teething causes symptom like fussiness, diarrhea, and fever or whether these common symptoms are not related to teething at all and just coincidentally appear at the same time as emerging teeth. Regardless, many parents maintain that their teething children do suffer discomfort (though some children get through the process with no problems at all). If your toddler does have teething trouble, here are the symptoms he's most likely to experience:

• Drooling (which can lead to a facial rash)

• Gum swelling and sensitivity

• Irritability or fussiness

• Biting behavior

• Refusing food

• Sleep problems

Though many parents report that their children have loose stools, runny noses, or a fever just before a new tooth arrives, most experts don't think teething is to blame for these symptoms. One who does is William Sears, pediatrician and author of The Baby Book. Sears believes that teething can cause diarrhea and a mild diaper rash because your child's excessive saliva ends up in his gut and loosens his stools. Inflammation in the gums, he thinks, may cause a low fever (under 101 degrees Fahrenheit).

On the other hand, child development experts such as Penelope Leach assert that teething cannot cause fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or loss of appetite and that these are signs of illness that should be checked out. Noted pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton says such symptoms are probably due to an infection unrelated to teething, but that the stress associated with teething could make your child more vulnerable to infection right before a new tooth appears.

The one thing experts agree on is that you should call your child's doctor if your toddler has symptoms that worry you or a rectal temperature of 102 degrees F or higher. The doctor can help determine whether your child is showing signs of a problem that needs medical attention, like an ear infection. If your toddler has loose stools — but not diarrhea — don't worry. The condition will clear up on its own.
Checking for infection in the gums is important. Look for bad breath and pustuals draining or forming in the cutting areas and throught. Now is a good time start teaching oral hygine. Try to make it fun. There is lots of cool stuff kids like on the market.
Don't use harsh alcohal mouth washes. Rembrant is ok under supervision, or warm salt water. (No swallowing) if you think they will swallow don't use Rembrant.
Dentist.net has some great stuff for toddlers.

Answer 4

Depends if you're taking the temperature orally, through the ear or rectally. A temperature up to 102 (rectally) is about as high as I let my daughter's temperature get before I call the doctor. If the temperature does not reduce after giving Tylenol or goes to 103/104, you should probably call the doctor right away. Good luck!

Answer 5

If it's over 100 use the Tylenol, if it's over 101-102 that did go down with a treatment of Tylenol call the doc.

Answer 6

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR FEVER
Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

Not moving or very weak.

Unresponsive or difficult to awaken.

Difficulty breathing with bluish lips.

Rash with purple (blood-colored) spots or dots.
Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If


Your child looks or acts very sick.

Any difficulty breathing.

Great difficulty swallowing fluids or saliva.

Child is confused or has stiff neck or bulging soft spot.

Had a seizure with a fever.

Age less than 12 weeks with fever above 100.4°F (38°C) rectally.
(Caution: do NOT give these babies any fever medicine before being seen.)

Fever above 104°F (40°C) at any age.

Very irritable (e.g., inconsolable crying or cries when touched or moved).

Won't move an arm or leg normally.

Signs of dehydration (very dry mouth, no urine in more than 8 hours, etc.).

Chronic disease or medication that causes decreased immunity.

Answer 7

anything above 102 shoudl deffinital require a call to the doctors atleast. at 104 your supposed to have seazuires and possible brain damage. so i might even call the doc just in case for 101 because babies are more vunerable than us older people

Answer 8

My doctor said anything over 101. That you can't get to go away. Also you can reduce fever by putting them in a lukewarm bath. Not cold, because that could put the kid into shock.

Answer 9

My daughter has had a fever before with no other symptoms. I wouldn't worry about it. If she asks for food I would give it to her...if she throws it up later then you know for sure it is the flu or something.

Answer 10

102-104 depends on how you take temp..make sure you give them allot of water,jello,freezes,thing like that so they do not get dehydrated...if the Tylenol is not doing much good,go see a doctor