high fever?

Question

im running a fever from 38.3 yesterday till now 37.9. Took panadol but no use. Headache still here and im very worried. Anyone can tell me if 37.9 is in the safe zone of fever? its getting me very giddy and pain!

Im currently 23. now its up till 38.1 again. Im intending to go the the GP once its open. Im just wondering is it too exegerating to go the the nearest hospital A&E?

Answer 1

relax, nothing to worry about. any infection- whether mild or not- can cause this fever. best thing to do is taking more panadol up to 6 tablets (500mg) per 24 hours. if this works, which is most probably, lucky you, you can see your doctor feverless. if it does not work, no problem you can use some ice cube to get the temperature down, then see a doctor.

Answer 2

To be honest your age has alot to do with it. If you are young in your teens or early 20's, it is not so bad. If you are older than it is rather high and you should call a doctor. Headache could signal something like the flu..in which case a doctor cannot do anything to treat you, or it could signal a sinus or ear infection that maybe be treatable with antibiotics.

Answer 3

a fever of 102. Fahrenheit is good 4 u. It will probably burn whatever is in u out of u, plus it means Ur body is fighting and knows something is wrong. If you don't wanna take anymore drugs try this. Get a washcloth and soak it in acholol... rubbing achol. they get one on those spray nozzles, the ones on the Windex bottles. fill it with water and spray a thin layer of water over the washcloth. then put the cloth on the bottom of ur feet. It will take the fever right out of u. really.

Answer 4

This is low temperature for a fever - nothing to worry about. The flu typically causes temperatures of 38-40.

Answer 5

if you are in the UK ring nhs direct they will advise you 0845 46 47

otherwise call up or go to your nearest out of hours GP service

good luck

Answer 6

See a doctor.