Question 1

what may be the cause of frequent fevers in my 2 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Anything: 2 year olds are frequently getting infected with viruses, usually from family or playmates.  They have not yet developed immune responses to many of the organisms (germs) they encounter, but as they develop antibodies these episodes are likely to become less and less frequent.  This may continue until usually about age 5, but varies with the child.

Question 2

how can i reduce a 3yr old kids fever?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen or: Ibuprofen can help bring down the fever. Don't use aspirin. Hope your little one feels better soon.

Question 3

what degree is considered a fever in a 4 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Temperatures of 100 f are not normal.  If the body temperature fails to get as low as 98.6 sometime during the course of 24 hrs, technically that is also fever.  These are rectal temps, not oral or tympatic which may be less than the rectal temps.

Question 4

what to do when a 3 year old child has a fever of a 106?

Accepted Answer

To ER now: Go to the emergency room now.  Fever of 105f or higher can be a sign of a very serious illness.  Best to be seen asap.  Good luck!

Question 5

should i alternate fever medications for a 1 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Should-N0: There are many opinions on the treatment of fever in children.  Not all fever has to be treated.  Acetamenophen is a good fever reducer. Ibuprofen is a good fever reducer.  Depending on the age of the child & the weight of the child, either is acceptable.  Some physicians recommend alternating a dose of one with the other every 4 hours so that no one drug get in the toxic range.  Discuss with pcp.

Question 6

at what point should a 3 year old child be medicated for a fever?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Generally it is unnecessary to medicate to suppress fever, since fever probably has beneficial effects in fighting the cause.  You try to reduce body temperatures only when they are making the person or child patently uncomfortable or it is creating stresses on an already compromised system (not likely in a child), or it reaches levels which are injurious to the central nervous system.

Question 7

if have a child got fever she is 4yrs  old ..what are the trement?

Accepted Answer

To treat or not: You do not need to treat a fever.  If it is complicated by pain, and the temperature is greater than 101.4 for children over 2 months of age then the amount of medication depends on the weight.  You can buy over the counter antipyretics at your local pharmacy and the doses are noted on the side of the package.  Remember that your child needs to be well hydrated when giving antipyretics.

Question 8

what is considered to be too high of a fever in a 5 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Anything above 104: When temperatures rise to those levels they will produce significant discomfort, and are approaching near 105, above which the potential for seizures and brain damage may begin to manifest.  See a doctor.

Question 9

my 5 years old kid has a fever tor the last 8 days.
what should i do?

Accepted Answer

What else?: Does your child have other symptoms, are they feeling poorly, is the fever getting worse or better?  Difficult to render opinions based on what you have said, but if you are at all concerned, better that they be seen by your family doctor who would be well suited to assess and reassure you.

Question 10

can you tell me what can cause a fever in a 6yr old child for over 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Many things: You should see a doctor for evaluation.  If you have already seen your doctor and that is not helpful, then see an infectious disease specialist.

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