my child has been sick with high fever, cough, vomiting a few times, chills, sore throat. She is on antibiotics but obviously are not helping. This has lasted over 72 hrs. She has an appt today... any ideas??
2007-02-19 03:53:36 · 15 answers · asked by Jay Jay 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
at the time this high temp started, I did take her to the doctor and she is on antibiotics.
2007-02-19 04:02:53 · update #1
It sounds like a virus, which antibiotics won't help. A fever like this just has to run it's course. You can give Tylenol or Advil (children's) to ease the discomfort. The hospital really does not want to see you for something like this, and there isn't much they can do for you that the doctor can't do. In fact, my doctor doesn't even want to see my children until a fever has lasted 72 hours, and even then, they will just do routine things like listen to the lungs, and a urine sample. Both of my kids have had many illnesses, and most have gone away on their own. The last time one my son was sick, he had pneumonia, but it couldn't be detected until a x-ray. The last time my daughter was sick, she had a fever for 5 days, and it was even up to 106, but it was nothing that needed to be treated (yes, I took her in anyways) and it went away on its own - just like the doctor said it would! A fever is not harmful, even at 106, just uncomfortable. (For an adult, it can be, but not in a child over 2.)
Let us know what the doctor says, and if your 7 year old is feeling better!
2007-02-19 04:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jilly 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Control the temperature within the hour. Internal temperature must be brought to around 98 degrees Fahrenheit; adjust the recorded temperature depending on the site at which it is measured (if I remember right: under tongue is right on, under armpit is 1 degree less than internal temperature).
Bathe the child in cool (not cold) water and monitor the temperature as it falls back to normal ranges. Another option (for less severe cases) is to put a cool, damp cloth on the forehead and face (and other skin) with minimal clothing (expose the skin) and monitor the internal temperature as it drops to about 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use Tylenol, and hydrate the child with one cup of water ever 15-30 minutes (depending on the size of the cup).
The temperature must fall slowly (over about one hour to the correct temperature), else the body will go into shock if it cools too quickly.
Make the child rest and play music which the child likes to help maintain a positive morale. Get well soon, and regardless of how the child feels or how good the temperature is later on, go to the doctor's appointment, of course.
BTW, if you are not successful at bringing or keeping the temperature down, then take the child to the Emergency Room immediately. If the temperature exceeds 105-6 degrees Fahrenheit, call an Ambulance immediately for delivery of the child to the Emergency room. If the heart beat becomes weak, or your child loses consciousness (even going to sleep) before the temperature is resolved, you should be attempting to keep/bring the child conscious on your way to the hospital, ER. 103 degrees Fahrenheit is high, but you don't need the Emergency Room at the hospital if you can resolve the temperature issue within the hour.
2007-02-19 04:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many people think having a high temp is a symptom of something but a high temperature is really a warning sign that your body is fighting something. You need to get this child to a Dr. ASAP as 103.1 is high for a child that age. He/she could be coming down with a flu, ear infection (although that would be painful), chicken pox etc but only a Dr can tell you what the problem is. If you can't get the child to a Dr right away, you need to at least give him/her tylenol or some other fever reducer to get that temp down.
2016-05-24 09:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not hesitate to go to the doctors immediatley! this could be very serious! The sooner the better! Oh, when you made your appt, did the doctor know the conditions of this illness? Or do they think it is a typical fever? Tell your child not to worry, stress can often make they way she physically is feeling even worse. Good luck, I hope your child feels better as soon as possible.
2007-02-19 04:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the antibiotic has not helped, it means either that the organism is resistant to that antibiotic, or it is a viral infection. I think the second one is more likely. If she is not toxic and feels better when the temperature falls, it is probably a viral infection. Give her more fluids including water and juices. If she does not want to eat, give small, frequent meals. When the temperature rises to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, give Tylenol or ibuprofen. When it goes above 102, sponge with lukewarm water. Good luck!
2007-02-19 04:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like pneumonia and that the meds the dr. gave weren't for that---which means your child may get the next step which is like scarlet fever or something like that
i would try packing the child in ice in the bathtub to lower the fever---they did this to my childhood pal who had a fever of 105-107 for like a few days
i am glad you are taking him/her back to see the dr.
2007-02-19 04:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by Bailey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't have waited this long with that high of a temperature....I'd be at the hospital
2007-02-19 04:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by shorty 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definitely Hospital time, besides death you need to avoid ear canal damage. Yes go now....
2007-02-19 04:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure why you haven't contacted her pediatrician somewhere along the way? She needs to see a doctor!
2007-02-19 04:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
run to the doctor's off now.
2007-02-19 04:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by Sue 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋