my 10 year old son has been sweating and feeling weak for the past 5 day i have taken him to the doctors?

Question

and they said he has a viral infection but i am still worried taking him back to doctors today am i worring too much

Answer 1

No, you are not worrying too much !! Better to be safe than sorry.....
Quick story....
Apparently, when I was about three (I don't remember this, but my mom told me about it), I was very sick. The doctors felt it was viral, but I was very weak, feverish and just SICK. I actually passed out on the MD table.
My pediatrician told my mom he would have admitted me to the hospital, but he trusted my mom enough to care for me at home. I was at that office every few days!

For now, push fluids. Keep him comfortable and definitely call the doctor again.

Answer 2

It just sounds like a flu type infection. If it's viral then there's no point in taking him the doctor's as there is nothing you can take to cure a virus - it just has to run it's course.

Make him as comfortable as possible - hot water bottles and keep wrapped up warm. The sweating is good as it his cleaning out his system. If he has other flu like symptoms, take lemsips to help relieve some of the symptoms and should also help him sleep.

Treat him to some new dvd's or something for him to watch to try and distract him from the illness - I tend to find you feel a lot worse if you're just lying about feeling sorry for yourself, so try and get him to do something, even if it's just reading a book or playing computer or board games.

Get well soon!

Answer 3

He's 10 they're probably just his friends. Stop reading too much into it, if they are those kind of calls why does your son give out your number and think this is okay? Take some responsibility and show the boy some morals instead of coming to Yahoo talking nonsense, how old are you? 15? Acting like a child.

Answer 4

When infections invade the body’s system, toxins are produced. This usually results in a temperature rise. The response by the body is to activate the immune system. White blood cells combat bacteria by raising the temperature


White blood cells produce certain substances that raise the temperature, since toxins do not have a very good tolerance to heat. Therefore, fevers help fight these toxins and eliminate them from he body. When we sweat, we are expelling toxins from the body



Fevers are important and helpful in combating illness, but a person suffering prolonged fevers should be seen by a doctor. Normal fever temperatures should be around three to four degrees higher than normal temperature. Fever caused by infection does not usually rise more than this. If fever exceeds this guideline, then medical attention is necessary. Brain disorders can occur if a fever becomes too high.



Many illnesses are accompanied by fever, including measles, chicken pox and smallpox. Influenza and the common cold can also produce fevers. There are other symptoms that usually accompany fever. These are dependent on the illness, but a loss of appetite is common. There may also be an overall feeling of tiredness or weakness. Chills in the body are also common.



Children and the elderly are often most susceptible to fevers. When fever occurs, the goal is to not eliminate it, but to keep it at an infection fighting level. Children who are ill and have a fever, but are drinking fluids, sleeping well and comfortable, should be in no danger.



If fever must be reduced, then all excess clothing and bed linen should be removed. The room should be kept cool, and cool damp cloths should be applied to the body. There are also medicines that can be given on advice from a doctor. Medicines prescribed to reduce fevers in children are usually ibuprofen and acetaminophen. A doctor should always be called in the case of persistent fevers.


It's perfectly normal for you to be concerned and become anxious if your 10 year-old child is sick with anything. But the Pediatrician is right. Antibiotics for viral infection are useless.They do work for bacterial infections. However, he (DR) doesn't know that it's a viral infection unless he does some blood work.i.e., blood clulture. I'm sure that the doctors will treat him more aggressively, if he presents with more serious symptoms. In the meantime, the child should be treated symptomatically. Cough syrup for his cough. Antipyretics such as Motrin syrup for his fever; and pain relief.


In adddition, you should be thankful that your Pediatrician prescribes antibiotics discriminately. Drs are known to order medications including antibiotics liberally. Antibiotics are known to depress the immune system. So give your precious little boy's own body defenses ( antibodies) to thwart off these infections as much as possible without the aid of synthetic antibiotics. This way, the bugs don't become resistant. to the antibiotics when they are most needed.



In the mean time, try to address his weakness and sweating. to prevent dehydration thru the measures of hydrating him adequately with fluids and water. You can give him soups, yogurt or jello or pedialyte or gatorade to replenish his lost electrolytes by the sweating. Cold compress over his forehead and sponge baths for his fevers. Rest and fluids and lots of TLC ( Tender Loving Care) are extremely impt for any illness. I find the Motrin cough and allergy syrup for children to be very beneficial. It comes in different flavors.My grandkids love the grape flavor. Sucking on cough and sore throat lozenges are also good.


In the future, it doesn't hurt to build up his immune system by giving him chewable Multiple Vitamins, Calcium and Vit C.

Answer 5

viral infections can take up to 14 days to run their course and there is no cure (no antibiotics are given)

the most important thing to do is KEEP HIM HYDRATED. his body needs extra fluids to help keep his electrolyte balance stabilized and maintain the correct fluid levels in his body.

he might not be up to eating much at all which is ok but if he can, try getting him to take liquid forms of food (jello, popsicles, soup broth)

water is the best thing for him but you can also give him pediatlye which is an electolyte solution found in the baby aisle at your local grocery or drugstore. it comes in many flavors and is good at helping restore your son's electrolytes. it also comes in popsicle form (found in the same aisle as the bottled stuff-just freeze them when you get home). i've used this stuff myself when sick and it does help. you can use gatorade,or sprite (or something similar like ginger ale or 7-up) but try to avoid it b/c of the high sugar content which can dehydrated him more.

let him rest as much as possible, this is the body's fastest way to fight off infection. keep him comfortable, watch for high fever (103 or more) and make sure he drinks.

he should be back to himself within the next couple of days.

signs of dehydration (that would warrent a trip to the emergency room) are

-he becomes listless (no energy at all-he won't move)
-he's hard to wake up or hard to keep awake
-he becomes confused or disoriented (forgets who or where he is)
-no urine output for 12 hours or more
-he refuses to drink anything for 4 or more hours
-he complains of lightheadedness or dizziness
-he passes out

if any of the above symptoms occur-take him straight to the hospital-he'll need i.v fluids to help rehydrate him.

but for now-just keep him hydrated and let him rest

hope he feels better

Answer 6

Essential oil of pine is a very good anti-viral. Many chemists sell it and so does Holland & Barret. Put some on a tissue in his room at night and it will do him the world of good.

Answer 7

No you are not worrying too much, it's a natural response. If it helps I would be doing exactly the same thing.

Answer 8

Agree with Pinhead - down A&E instead just to be sure.

Answer 9

Get a second opinion and do it now

Answer 10

Get him to the Hospital NOW...... Go to your local A&E ..... get this sorted...