my 15 yo sis has a fever of 103.4 for a couple of hours now what should i do?
2007-02-17 17:48:25 · 9 answers · asked by COKE K 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Take two tylenol and DO NOT call me in the morning...lol
2007-02-21 07:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fever, Age 4 and Older
Home Treatment
It is easy to become dehydrated when you have a fever. Watch for early signs of dehydration and drink extra fluids, especially water. Adults should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day to replenish lost fluids. Children between the ages of 4 and 10 should drink at least 6 to 10 glasses. You may feel better if you eat light, easily digested foods, such as soup.
Many people find that taking a lukewarm [80 °F(26.7 °C) to 90 °F(32.2 °C)] shower or bath makes them feel better when they have a fever. Do not try to take a shower if you are dizzy or unsteady on your feet. Increase the water temperature if you start to shiver. Shivering is a sign that your body is trying to raise its temperature. Do not use rubbing alcohol, ice, or cold water to cool your body.
Dress lightly when you have a fever. This will help your body cool down. Wear light pajamas or a light undershirt. Do not wear very warm clothing or use heavy bed covers. Keep room temperature at 70 °F(21.1 °C) or lower.
If you are unable to measure your temperature, you need to look for other symptoms of illness every hour while you have a fever and follow home treatment measures.
2007-02-18 01:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Izzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fever is the body's way of fighting germs, as they preffer living in regular body temperatures and have a harder time if it's too hot.
If the fever is 107 degrees or higher however it can cause brain damage and you should call 911 or something.
However, you sister's fever is unusually high but not damaging, so you should just leave it because in the end she'll get better faster because of it.
2007-02-18 02:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she eat peanut butter???? s/s of salmonella poisoning is fever,vomiting and diarrhea. Tylenol will bring the fever down that's still kinda high keep a close eye on her if she is vomiting she'll need to seek medical attention asap.
2007-02-18 02:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should give her some tyeneol and also give her some orange juice. If her fever is not down any in a little while then I would recommend that you take her to the dr. Sounds like she may have the flu.
2007-02-18 01:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her something to make her more comfortable like Tylenol or Motrin (not asprin). Follow directions carefully so as not to give her too much. Give her lots of fluids and get her an appt with her Dr. asap. Best wishes.
2007-02-18 01:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats pretty high. But ive had one of 104.4 before, when i was little and i felt disoriented. I think she should take a lukewarm bath. Not hot though. When i had the temp. i took a bath but it was too cool and it got worse. Make sure she gets fluids and fruit. And just rest.
2007-02-18 01:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panadol and a tepid bath, tepid means not hot and not cold in the middle
2007-02-18 01:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Just Thinking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tylenol should help bring it down, you probably want to get her to a doctor to be checked out.
2007-02-18 01:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by Troy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋