how can u cure a fever ??

Question

my sister which is 12 yrs old already took motrin abiut 4 times and then took advil twice.the fever goes down for about 3,4,or 5 hours and then it comes back.she missed school today and half of yesterday and she does not wanna miss tomorrow.my mom keeps giving her soup so she'll get better but it doesnt work. her throat also hurts alot and she keeps coughing and has a runny nose. how can she get better? (and she doesnt wanna go to the doctor bc the doctor will just tell her to stay home again.)

Answer 1

Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen are all the same drug. Make sure she's not taking the same thing under a different name. Don't give Aspirin to anyone with a fever, it's linked to a serious illness. You could try alternating her Ibuprofen with Tylenol, like Ibuprofen at noon, Tylenol at 3pm. But, make sure you're not giving her over the counter products that have Tylenol in them, many of the cold medicines do. Like Cold and sinus products, check the label, and if it says :Acetaminophen, that's Tylenol.
Drinki plenty of liquids, have you ever tried Cold EEze, or Zicam. Those really help if you use them at the beginning of a cold, but it doesn't help the flu. She can try gargling with salt water, just a little bit in warm water, or Listerene. Basically, if she's not better in a couple of days, or gets worse, she probably needs to be seen to make sure it's not strep throat. Good luck, hope she feels better soon!

Answer 2

The important thing with a fever is that you have to bring the body core temperature down, if she has the chills it is important not to put too many clothes or too many blankets that feeds the fever, drink plenty of fluids and keep the room temp down. She may have tonsilitis, but it is better to see the doctor she may need a prescription. Good luck

Answer 3

You can't cure any of the symptoms you've described - they are just symptoms of an underlying illness - probably a viral upper respiratory tract infection. She's already doing the right thing - rest, lots of fluids, and symptomatic relief with medications like ibuprofen/diphenhydramine/pseudoephedrine. I know its frustrating to stay home - but better she be at home than infecting other people!