Question 1

my husband has had a fever for five days, but his wbc is normal.  what could be causing the fever?

Accepted Answer

Think infection.: Infections cause fevers, of course.  And not all infections will raise the WBC count.

Question 2

fever for five days and elevated heart rate. is this the flu?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Fever and elevated heart rate could be any infectious or inflammatory state, those findings are not specific. Flu is just one of the causes.

Question 3

had fever for five days- noticed yellowish, cottage cheese-like discharge last night. itches slightly is it likely a fever can cause yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal yeast: Fever doesn't cause yeast. However, if you're taking an antibiotic for the infection causing fever, that might trigger a yeast infection. If under treatment for your fever, contact the doctor. If not, see a doctor soon for both problems. Good luck.

Question 4

when do i need to take 7 week old with fever for 5 days back?

Accepted Answer

Now: If your 7 week old has a temperature above 100.4 f for more than 5 days you need to take him to your doctors office today for a "sick visit".

Question 5

what time should i take a 7 week old with fever for 5 days back to er?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It is best to follow up with your doctor, instead of using the emergency room for a 5 day illness.  You doctor can get the answers you need and the treatment your baby needs.  If you think your baby is worse, then that would be the time for an emergency room, only if your doctor is not available.

Question 6

5yr old son 2 weeks ago had fever for 5 days with a cough. cough never left, today developed fever again. is this normal ?

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See pediatrician: It is not unusual for a cough to linger after a viral upper respiratory infection. But if the fever is back, it could be a new viral infection or it could be a bacterial infection on top of the previous illness. That's why it is best to call and check with your pediatrician.

Question 7

i have had a fever for 5 days now. the fever is subsiding but i don't feel like myself i feel confused and can't focus. could this just be exaustion?

Accepted Answer

Fever for Five Days?: I am sorry, but have you not been to your family doctor this week? Five days of fever and confusion means something urgent.  If you are still confused i would get somewhere urgently for medical attention. This is not normal.

Question 8

i've had a pain in the left side of my head., in just one spot. i had a fever for 5 days off and on and once i finally got it to stop the pain started?

Accepted Answer

: Get seen by a physician in person. More information is needed to best help you get on the road to healing.

Question 9

what should i do if my six year old has leg pain and fever for 5 days?

Accepted Answer

Fever leg pain: Bring him to his pediatrician to be evaluated. It could just be a viral infection or if bacterial - bone , muscle, skin, arterial and vein infection. One can have leg and joint pains with a strep infection.

Question 10

lady in waiting room coughing. said she had high fever for 5 days. no fever past 2 days. i took my baby outside asap. was she contagious still?

Accepted Answer

Likely not though: it depends on the virus.  If it were influenza, you can bet that she is still contagious.  And there is really very little you can do for your baby at this point, other than watch like a hawk for signs of influenza.  Good luck and thanks for using HealthTap.

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My husband has had a fever for five days, but his wbc is normal. what could be causing the fever?

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Fever for five days and elevated heart rate. is this the flu?

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Had fever for five days- noticed yellowish, cottage cheese-like discharge last night. itches slightly is it likely a fever can cause yeast infections?

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When do i need to take 7 week old with fever for 5 days back?

A member asked:

What time should i take a 7 week old with fever for 5 days back to er?

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5yr old son 2 weeks ago had fever for 5 days with a cough. cough never left, today developed fever again. is this normal ?

A member asked:

I have had a fever for 5 days now. the fever is subsiding but i don't feel like myself i feel confused and can't focus. could this just be exaustion?

A member asked:

I've had a pain in the left side of my head., in just one spot. i had a fever for 5 days off and on and once i finally got it to stop the pain started?

A member asked:

What should i do if my six year old has leg pain and fever for 5 days?

A member asked:

Lady in waiting room coughing. said she had high fever for 5 days. no fever past 2 days. i took my baby outside asap. was she contagious still?

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