My son is having his 7th day of high fever of 104.. No other symptoms. he is in the hospital for observations, the doctors think it is viral due to all tests coming back negative. Can this just be a virus? it is like clock work, once the motrin wears off in 4-6 hours, his fever returns. all the doctors(infectious disease, pediatrician and immunologist) thinks he has a virus and might also be immune deficient. that is why it is taking very long to get rid of this virus. Has anyone had anything similar? My wife and I are lost and don't know if the doctors are right. they say after 10th day of fever, then they will change game plan to MRI, cat scan, x-rays etc...hope someone can shed some light. Thanks.
2006-12-06 03:20:57 · 8 answers · asked by zen101696 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Should have taken him to the emergency room after the 1st day. He is brain damaged now and will be retarded when he grows up.
Coach
2006-12-06 03:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I agree that it could be a virus. 104 is not high enough to cause brain damage - virus's sometimes hang on for a long time - can be up to 2 weeks. But I'll bet in a day or two the temp will come down and he will be as good as new! In our prayers. Mom of 3
2006-12-06 04:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by JJMM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 15 month old hasn't got much of an immune system. The doctors are doing the right thing. I think he's in good hands, keep praying and keep your head up. Good luck.
2006-12-06 03:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore Soccer Coach,,that fever isn't high enough to cause brain damage..I'd be concerned, too but, the doctors are doing the right thing..I'd prefer the tests to be made now rather than in three more days..I'm thinking of you and yours,,,
2006-12-06 03:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by Boopsie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoa...his cells are going to denaturize if they haven't already. He's gonna have a lot more problems than being immune deficient after this, that's for sure. Why didn't you take him to the hospital sooner?!
2006-12-06 03:30:31 · answer #5 · answered by osakasuki92 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Soccer Coach is the one that is retarded. I am sure this is viral and I will keep you and your son in my prayers also.
2006-12-06 03:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by mm06840 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure how to answer this either, but I do wish your son and family the best. Prayers are with you.
2006-12-10 00:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by bridget c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an answer, but I wanted you to know I'll keep you in my prayers!
2006-12-06 03:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by ababy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋