Question 1

my 8 year old had strep at lwast 10 times last year. he had a recent strep test that was negative but he has had a fever for over a week now could he have rheumatic fever?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : It's true that rheumaeva fever patients have fever. They also have other manifestations such as rash, joint swelling, cardiac involvement etc. But be certain that that is the true cause of his fever because it could be something else. Your physician will be the best judge of what's going on. He needs to be seen.

Question 2

my daughter has a sour throat and a fever for over a week now. fever drops during day time. it is around 101-102 i the evenings. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: It's time to see the doctor!   Persistent sore throats can be caused by step throat (treatable), sinus infections (treatable), mononucleosis ( manageable), and by herpes simplex or coxsackie viruses (untreatable).    After a week the simple virus cold stuff is off the table.  Go find out if what you have can be treated and what is is so you don't worry.

Question 3

been running fever for over a week along with chills and sweating. 800mg ibuprofen makes me feel somewhat better. any ideas, please??

Accepted Answer

See a doctor:  Fever and chills for this long is not a good sign, as most minor viruses will have there course within 5-7 days, but it will take more history taking and a thorough exam to narrow down the possibilities. This appears to be a viral or other type of infection, but a good H &amp; P with your regular doctor, or at an urgent care center, should bring more light on the subject. See a doctor immediately

Question 4

i have had pressure/pain in my upper jaw area on left side and running a fever for a little over a week. the pain is on both sides with cough and eara?

Accepted Answer

Upper jaw pain: There is no way to make a diagnosis without an examination. This could be dental or medically related. You need to see your dentist and/or your physician for a clinical examination.

Question 5

what is causing me to have a fever only at night for over a week now? cough for 3 weeks prior, chills, night sweats, stabbing headache,hard to breathe

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would recommend a chest radiograph and evaluation by your PCP. The illness may have started as a flu infection, and has now developed into secondary bacterial pneumonia.

Question 6

my 2 year old has had a cough and fever of 102 for over a week now. antibiotics and cough meds not working. cbc and chest xray clear. what now?

Accepted Answer

VIRAL INFECTION ?: Hyperpyrexia with cough for 1 week. Negative CBC and chest xray. If the child is eating and fever goes down with antipyretic, he is playful, most probably it is viral infection lasting for a week. He will start to recover. If he gets worse, your md is there to help you.

Question 7

i am having fever frm last week?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: If you are having prolonged bouts of fever, you should get evaluated by a doctor to see what the root cause may be.  Once you get past about a week, you're getting out of the duration for most self-limited viral infections.

Question 8

4 year old with fevers every few weeks. comes and goes.

Accepted Answer

Have kid evaluated: To begin sorting out this issue will require a review of the medical history, exam and some testing. Potential causes range from minor to dangerous emerging illness.

Question 9

i have had a fever for 3 weeks over 100 no other symptoms. ?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor, but...: Prolonged unexplained fever can indicate a serious health problem and always needs medical attention. See your doctor soon. But 100 is barely abnormal. if you otherwise entirely well -- good appetite and no weight loss, night sweats, or local symptoms (cough, pain, swelling, etc) -- maybe nothing is wrong . I've seen electronic thermometers that always read too high. Try another thermometer.

Question 10

does mono cause recurrent high fevers every few weeks with no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful.: That is not typical of mono. Please see your doc and get checked and find out what is going on.

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My 8 year old had strep at lwast 10 times last year. he had a recent strep test that was negative but he has had a fever for over a week now could he have rheumatic fever?

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My daughter has a sour throat and a fever for over a week now. fever drops during day time. it is around 101-102 i the evenings. what should i do?

A member asked:

Been running fever for over a week along with chills and sweating. 800mg ibuprofen makes me feel somewhat better. any ideas, please??

A member asked:

I have had pressure/pain in my upper jaw area on left side and running a fever for a little over a week. the pain is on both sides with cough and eara?

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What is causing me to have a fever only at night for over a week now? cough for 3 weeks prior, chills, night sweats, stabbing headache,hard to breathe

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My 2 year old has had a cough and fever of 102 for over a week now. antibiotics and cough meds not working. cbc and chest xray clear. what now?

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I am having fever frm last week?

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4 year old with fevers every few weeks. comes and goes.

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I have had a fever for 3 weeks over 100 no other symptoms. ?

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Does mono cause recurrent high fevers every few weeks with no other symptoms?

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