my dad's just found to have a temperature of 103 F.my uncle says he was shivering in the sunlight,and we live in florida where it's hot as hell now!and apparently his tongue has turned white and he complained it hurts.what is this?need answers immidiently if it's serious.
2007-05-16 11:18:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
also,my dad had a cyst on his tailbone,or above it.it just popped.could it be poisioning or something??
2007-05-16 11:21:14 · update #1
my dad has been taking antibiodics for the past week atleast,and mom put him in a fairly cold bath.apparently it was 103.6 F,and it's gone down .6 degrees,which she says is good,and insists he is fine.
2007-05-16 11:32:11 · update #2
The body creates fever to raise the internal temperature so high that bacteria can't survive. It's a natural defense.
Health care professionals generally consider 105 F to be alarming - I'm not 100% positive but I believe the temp brain damage occurs at is 106 F.
If it goes over 104 F put him in a tub of lukewarm (not cold) water for 20 minutes.
Dehydration is a major concern so keep him drinking clear fluids.
If you wish to reduce the fever, Tylenol will do that; just don't use Tylenol if he has liver concerns or is a frequent drinker.
Keep taking his temp every 2 hours to monitor. A sharp spike means it's time for the hospital.
UPDATE: popped cyst will mean he need antibiotics in the very least. time for the doctor ASAP.
2007-05-16 11:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by KK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has a fever and needs to be seen by a dr. He probably has an infection that needs to be treated. DO not delay.
2007-05-16 11:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd call your local ER now because this could be serious.
2007-05-16 11:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Seek medical attention immediatley. Do not wait!
2007-05-16 11:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a doctor now!
2007-05-16 11:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by daveagle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes go to the ER NOW
2007-05-16 11:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by lythangc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go to the ER.....
2007-05-16 11:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋