2007-01-28 22:23:03 · 12 answers · asked by baller009 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
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2007-01-28 23:46:59 · update #1
I agree with the others who suggested bringing the child to the hospital. I won't rely on answers from persons who have not seen the patient. Professional help is the best specially if your child's health is at stake.
2007-01-28 23:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terra response is correct except don't tepid sponge your child. The way your hypothalamus works (this is what controls your body temp) is that it works on a feedback system. The hypothalamus raises the temperature in response to an infection, if you sponge your child you are likely to make him/her shiver, the hypothalamus then thinks the temp is too low and actually raises the temp higher. I've included a website that backs up what I'm saying. You have not said how old your child is. If they are under 3 months take them to an emergency department immediately...child under 3 months have a limited ability to produce a temp so a temp in this age group is very significant and requires medical attention. If your child is over 3 months i suggest taking them to a doctor or emergency department.
Take them straight to a paediatric ED if they
-are lethargic or dehydrated
-has neck stiffness/ photophobia (light hurts their eyes)
- has a rash
- or you are worried that your child is becoming more unwell
is more difficult to wake up
-is vomiting and has diarrhoea more than a couple of times
-will not drink
-has cold hands and feet despite have a fever
-has pale or blotchy skin
-has pain.
It is worth taking your child to a doctor for your own piece of mind.
2007-01-29 07:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
high fever is a sign that the child's body is starting an immune response against an infection. he might need antibiotics however, the doc needs to find out yet what is causing the infection, a virus or a bacteria or a protozoan and which part of the body is it in depending on his/her symptoms, and then he will treat your child. bring the child to the doc.
you may bathe him with a sponge soaked in ice cold water (tepid sponge bath) and put this sponges in his underarms and in his groins it will reduce the temperature but just for a while. Tylenol will also help reduce the fever but still there is a need to know what caused the fever. :-)
2007-01-29 06:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by terra 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its better for you to bring the child to the Medical Doctor or to the Medical Clinic or hospital for proper examination of the sickness and issuance of prescription of the supposed medicine of the ;child.
2007-01-29 06:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear,
Use BELLADONA 12 tabs for fever and respiratory system related uncomfort that fever causes.
Always Trust homyopathic way of medication for this has no side effects.
Take care.
Vijay Mohan.
2007-01-29 06:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by vjmohn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put the child in a tepid [warm] bath with a bottle of rubbing alcohol in it, call the doctor if he/she continues to have the temp, call 911
2007-01-29 09:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you must bring the child to the hospital/clinic.
2007-01-29 06:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by joseph a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you call a HIGH fever?
2007-01-29 06:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by meemadee2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calpol / Calprofen, fluids. Check for rashes etc, call healthcare provider for advice... If in UK - NHS Direct 08454647
2007-01-29 06:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is this a trick question?
Give paracetamol....if condition gets worse take to the hospital or doctor.
2007-01-29 06:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by sitdownshutupnplay2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋