My roommate has a fever of 104.5 since yesterday around 9 pm.
She's been having a lot of nightmares and her cheeks are red. But other then that nothing else but the fever. I called my cousin who is a doctor but he's busy and won't be here until about two hours.
Will a cool bath help lower her fever?
What should I do to lower her fever?
2007-03-28 10:19:52 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I gave her tylenol already, and the doctor said It's not that serious
2007-03-28 10:25:26 · update #1
Cool baths are not good, they could cause hypothermia. Room temperature will be the best. With a fever at a hundred and four for two days, and nightmares sounds like she's poisoned or something. Does her stomach hurt? Her appendix may have burst. She needs to go to the hospital now.
2007-03-28 10:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she has fever and no other symptoms for less than 24 hours, then start by giving her 2 Tylenol. In 3-4 hours, give her 2 ibuprofen (Advil). Alternate those two meds every 3-4 hours as needed. Give her plenty of water to drink.
2007-03-28 10:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by David T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is too long to for the fever to be so high. Can't you get her to a nearby doctor/clinic/emergency room? If there's nothing you can do, give her 2 tylenol, and bathe her in cool water, or sponge her off with alcohol to help bring the temp down. She is probably dehydrated and will need intravenous fluids. This is a very high fever, please get her help asap.
2007-03-28 10:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rayen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cool bath YES!
She can take Tyelnol, and in half an hour give her Advil, too.
This high of a fever can "cook" her internal organs so you have to get her into the tub with cold water, add ice too.
She really should go to the Hospital/Emergency Room. I t could be a massive infection, pneumonia, could be anything but she's going to need medical attention very soon.
If your cousin isn't over within 2 hours like he promised, you are going to have to call for an ambulance or take her to the hospital yourself. She could die. She should have gone to the hospital LAST NIGHT!!
2007-03-28 10:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First step is to find the weight in kilograms. so take the weight and divide by 2.2 ex.. 220 pounds = 100 kilos.
then its 10 mg of motrin per kilogram for the first dose. Three hours later give 15 mg of tylenol per kilogram. routate this schedual and pack your roomie to the ER. The will need to run some tests and check for flu, pneumonia.. strep.. etc. The nightmares and cheeks are red due to the fever. Good luck.
2007-03-28 10:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by doctiercel 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cool bathing, 2x500mg paracetamol tablets and unless she is allergic she can also take Ibuprofen tablet as well. These will all help to reduce her fever. She obviously has some form of infection (bacterial or viral) that is causing her temperature to stay raised. I would suggest calling her family doctor for a home visit or taking her to the A+E at your local hospital. Also give her plenty of cool clear fluids to drink, don't worry about food, just as much fluid as you can get her to take.
2007-03-28 10:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the emergency room - dangerous things can happen with a fever that high. If you can't, a cool bath will help, have her eat ice cubes, make her drink a cool drink. Make sure she stays hydrated. If a fever is 104 or over it's very dangerous.
2007-03-28 10:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by tasha 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the hospital.....
An adult can't handle that core temp.
You didn't say, so I'm not sure if this temp was taken under the arm or in the mouth? If it's in the mouth then the temp of 104 is correct, but if it was under the arm, then her actual temp is 105. You really need to get her seen.
don't give a bath either.... getting her undressed and put in water will only make her body react and want to heat up since she will have no insulation. (clothing)
If you can't take her, or she won't go, get a few rags and wet them with water. Make sure she stays hydrated with clear fluids like water ext.... and put the rags on the back of her neck, and on her forehead......
good luck. I really hope she gets help! Sounds kind of bad.
2007-03-28 10:26:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a temperature is the bodies way of fighting an infection.......
your buddy probably needs a course of antibiotics...... a temp of 104 for more than a few hours is not good..... if i was you i would seek medical help soon......
infections like meningitus carry high temperatures.. and although a rash is common sometimes the only sign is a temperature.... if she gets any worse i would get imediate medical help....... a tepid bath will bring the temperature down however ensure that it is not too cold as this can send a person into shock.
paracetamol, ibuprofen, co codamol all reduce temp. keep an eye on her.....
good luck
2007-03-28 10:28:48 · answer #9 · answered by in the truth 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow your roommate must be really sick. The body is trying to fight the bad stuff which has created a rise in temperature. The best thing to do I think is to have her try nightquile. It sure helped me. Plus it helps people sleep. I like the cool bath idea. Because heat hates cold. Or get her to the emergancy room. Plus make sure she is drinking a lot of fluids so she doesn't dehydrate herself. Hope she feels better!!!
2007-03-28 10:26:39 · answer #10 · answered by Successor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋