What is an effective way to reduce a high fever of over 104?

Question

this is an adult

Answer 1

Ice gold bath .Fill tub 6-7 in. sit down stay till fev. is 100.

Answer 2

How Do I Know if My Child Has a Fever?

A gentle kiss on the forehead or a hand placed lightly on your child's skin is often enough to tell that your child has a fever. However, this method of taking a temperature (called tactile temperature) is dependent on the person doing the feeling and doesn't give an accurate measure of a child's temperature.

By using a reliable thermometer, you can tell if your child has a fever if his or her temperature is at or higher than one of the following levels:

100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) measured rectally (in the bottom)
99.5 degrees Fahrenheit (37.5 degrees Celsius) measured orally (in the mouth)
99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 degrees Celsius) measured in an axillary position (under the arm)
But how high a fever is doesn't tell you much about how sick your child is. A simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a rather high fever (in the 102 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 38.9 to 40 degrees Celsius, range), but doesn't usually indicate a serious problem. And serious infections may cause no fever or even an abnormally low body temperature, especially in young infants.

Answer 3

If this is a child ibuprofen is very good (Motrin). This is given at a dose of up to 15 mg per kilogram (or about 7 mg per pound). The pediatric liquid is 20mg per ml, so if a child weighs 50 lbs you could give about 340mg (17 mls, or about 3 teaspoonfuls). If not effective, see a pediatrician.
If this fever is in an adult it might be more serious. Tylenol or Motrin can be given, as well as a cool bath or shower, but the temperature could indicate an infection that should be treated by a doctor.

Answer 4

As fevers range to 104 degrees F and above, however, there can be unwanted consequences, particularly for children. These can include delirium and convulsions. A fever of this sort demands immediate home treatment and then medical attention. Home treatment possibilities include the use of aspirin or, in children, non-aspirin pain-killers such as acetaminophen, cool baths, or sponging to reduce the fever while seeking medical help.

Answer 5

I believe 104 is bad. It that not hospital worthy or very close to it? Do any doctors know?

Watch me be wrong I honestly do not know what a fever temperature can be deadly or dangerous.

I do know that 102 is bad.

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Yes I read some posts here and I heard never to bath in cold water because it upsets the body. Lukewarm or a little cooler then that is all you need. But then again you might want to go to the hospital.

Answer 6

3 things....if a hospital is out of the question due to finances (understandable) run a warm not hot not cold but warm what they calll Luke warm bath while the bath is running take the person who has the fever and rub Rubbing alcohol on their back and chest. Put them in a the luke warm which should be closer to cool water.

After that just monitor their temp all night.....NO Blankets of ANY kind sould be on them...only a sheet if neccessary. If by tomorrow morning them temp has not gone down you are going to have to consult a physican and see what they recommend from there.

I had the flu 2 yrs in a row when I was in grade school and that is what my grandma did for me...home remedy stuff works better anyway in my opinion. Oh and LOTS of fluids....water and gatorade.

Answer 7

If you are an adult with that high of a fever, you need to see your Dr. Until then, take Tylenol, Advil or Aleve (max dose). Use a slightly cool (or tepid) wash rag on the forehead, arm pits and groin. Make a Dr appt. 1st thing in the morning.

I have seen a few of the answers here, if this is a child, they can tolerate higher temperatures than adults, DO NOT put rubbing alcohol on an infant, it can asphyxiate them!!!! You can take a basin of tepid water & put a little alcohol in that & sponge a child off, that's it!! Next time, please give us a little more info--thanks.

Answer 8

Put the person into a cool bath about 75 degrees, do not use cold water bath just cool water. If you have no access to a bath tub you can also wipe there whole body down with a wash cloth and cool water with a fan on them. Keep putting water onto there body and the fan on high. You could also use rubbing alcohol on their body with the fan blowing on them. You should go to the ER if this does not work right away like within 30 minutes.

Answer 9

You have my sisters name!

You need to take off any heavy clothing, underwear and bra is ok. Get in the tub of cool water, not cold but cool to the touch. Take some aspirin, tylenol, or advil. That is a very high fever, do these steps immediately and stay in the water for 20 minutes at least. Then take your temp.

Answer 10

take fever reducer/ pain reliever then get in a luke warm(NOT HOT!!) bath (it feels cold if you have a temp that high so have someone help) a cold bath will put the person in shock so make sure it's not cold.

if you don't want to get in the bath put cool (wet) rags under arm (arm pit) in between legs (in between upper thighs) and on forehead.

if the fever doesn't drop or it is a child you're dealing with...your best bet is to go to the doc A.S.A.P

Answer 11

You might want to think about going to the hospital, but I've heard taking Tylenol or Motrin and getting into a luke-warm to warm bath can help. Drink lots of fluids!! You can help "flush" out a fever by drinking a lot of water.