Question 1

how to get fevers down?

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Treat cause: Fever is a symptom of inflammation or infection. Make sure this is not the cause. Fever from a URI or something not convening as much can be brought down by acetaminophen, cold bath, ice in the underarm or groin. Again, find out and treat the cause first before the symptom or else you lose an sign to do anything.

Question 2

how to get high fever down quickly?

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Depends: Depending upon the fever height and its cause, use of anti-pyretics like Aspirin and acetaminophen, combined with tepid towel baths, or immersion in luke-warm water will help.  If this is due to heat exhaustion or stroke, this patient should be seen immediately by professionals, and even with ice-baths it may be difficult to control the fever.

Question 3

how do i get my 10 month old fever to go down ?

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Pediatric Fever: You can use either Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for fever control.  Remember this is treating the symptom.  Fever up to 36 months can be a sign of bacterial infection in the blood and should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 4

sinus inf 5.5wks ago. now when i lie down it's fine, but after getting up get low gr fever around 100.4f. goes away after resting. why? no other sympt

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Fever: If you are actually having persistent fevers would suggest that you need a full detailed evaluation which cannot be conducted on the internet.  See a family physician, general internist or infectious diseases specialist, and bring your medical records and a detailed list of all symptoms and recordings of your temps, pulse, resp rate and any associated phenomena. Good luck and hope you are better.

Question 5

my 2 yr old son has a 103 fever. he is miserable and won't eat. he has no other symptoms. i can't get his fever to come down at all. help please.?

Accepted Answer

HYPERPYREXIA: Child has to be seen by md aside from high fever, he does not eat. Try lowering the temperature by giving advil (ibuprofen) liquid 1 tsp every 4-6 hours and sponging him with warm water and pushing fluid intake. Since there is no associated symptom, its best to find out what is wrong.It may be a viral infection. Good luck!

Question 6

hi,

my son is 5 years old, he has a fever of 38,9 and he is complaining about a headache.
i gave him 10ml of calpol after a hour his fever is still 38.8

what can i do to get his fever down?

can you please

Accepted Answer

Fluids, meds, rest: Decrease bundling to avoid chills, increase fluid intake, Tylenol every 4-6 hrs, if Covid-19 suspected, see your pediatrician to discuss if you should consider alternating with ibuprofen

Question 7

when exposed to high humidity for hours i get a fever for days. when i rest fever goes down, i move fever goes up. no infection. how do i treat?

Accepted Answer

Too much stress: Sounds like the temperature changes to much for your body stay hydrated and rest. Should have a physical from your doctor

Question 8

does living without a spleen have to worry when you get a fever higher than 100.4? do you always get an infection? i'm having this fever for the past 4 days. it keeps going up and down. the highest was 101.6. i've been taking a warm shower, using an ice p

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People : People who have their spleens removed run a very real risk of life threatening infection. Their immune system is weakened. They are prone to an infection called pneumococcal septicemia.  It can start as a sore throat, or cough accompanied by high fever. This illness can progress very quickly, even within hours to overwelming infection which can even lead to death.  It is important for people without spleens to go to their physician at the first sign of infection, and to get appropriate antibiotics.  Be cautious and safe.  You should see your physician soon.  Best wishes.

Question 9

i think i am having an attack of diverticulitis.  should i go to the emergency room? i am having sharp pains in my stomach that get worse when i lie down.  i have had diverticulitis twice before (6 and 8 years ago)  i also have a fever off 99.2.

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, whenever you have abdominal pain with a fever you must be seen as an emergency, particularly as you have a past medical history of diverticulitis.  You should also establish a close relationship with a primary care physician so that in the future you can be evaluated early in the course of your illness and started on appropriate medication for possible diverticulitis.  As you have pain and fever and your past medical history you must be seen as an emergency.

Question 10

what is the alternating time for ibu and tylenol (acetaminophen)?  2 or 4 hours... cant get fever to go down.  8 month old.

Accepted Answer

See an MD: If your child is having persistent fevers then you should see your pediatrician.

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Sinus inf 5.5wks ago. now when i lie down it's fine, but after getting up get low gr fever around 100.4f. goes away after resting. why? no other sympt

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My 2 yr old son has a 103 fever. he is miserable and won't eat. he has no other symptoms. i can't get his fever to come down at all. help please.?

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Hi, my son is 5 years old, he has a fever of 38,9 and he is complaining about a headache. i gave him 10ml of calpol after a hour his fever is still 38.8 what can i do to get his fever down? can you please

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When exposed to high humidity for hours i get a fever for days. when i rest fever goes down, i move fever goes up. no infection. how do i treat?

A member asked:

Does living without a spleen have to worry when you get a fever higher than 100.4? do you always get an infection? i'm having this fever for the past 4 days. it keeps going up and down. the highest was 101.6. i've been taking a warm shower, using an ice p

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I think i am having an attack of diverticulitis. should i go to the emergency room? i am having sharp pains in my stomach that get worse when i lie down. i have had diverticulitis twice before (6 and 8 years ago) i also have a fever off 99.2.

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What is the alternating time for ibu and tylenol (acetaminophen)? 2 or 4 hours... cant get fever to go down. 8 month old.

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