Question 1

my husband has a fever of 100.  how much is to  high?

Accepted Answer

Fever: The technical definition of a fever is 100.4, otherwise it is merely called an elevated temperature. Many different types of infection, inflammation, even allergies can cause elevations in temperature. A fever greater than 103 or an elevation in temperature for greater than 2 weeks is definitely concerning and should be further evaluated.

Question 2

subsequent to a lung surgery 5 weeks ago, and a pnuemonia 3 weeks ago, my husband has a fever 99.2 and high pulse 104.?

Accepted Answer

Call surgeon: Some congestion likely, and may need therapy and or antibiotic.
The surgeon will have the best opinion and see in office.

Question 3

my husband has cellullitus really bad. what medicine is best to treat it. he has high fever for about 24 hrs about every 6 wks?

Accepted Answer

See MD ASAP: Cellulitis is a rather diffuse and aggressive infection. It can lead to some serious problems if not treated quickly. Knowing the source of the infection is paramount and you need an md to find this, then the appropriate antibiotic an be prescribed. Don't let this go...Call md asap.

Question 4

my husband has high fever at night but in day is alright.at night he has pain in all the body, headache.tell me what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen : If it has only been a couple of days i would just give him Ibuprofen because he probably just has the flu. However, if he has any new symptoms or gets worse or it does not  start to get better in 5 days, go to the doctor.

Question 5

thinking of going to hospital; husband has high fever but he is feeling extremely cold. should i drive him?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High fever and chills is not a good sign.  Get him to a doctor asap and have him evaluated.  Hope things go well.

Question 6

can you still get the flu even if u had flu shot? hole house is sick and kids had it and not as sick and no high fever like me and hubby 102

Accepted Answer

Yes! However...: First, the flu shot really doesn't work that well! it's certainly possible to get the flu after getting a flu shot- it offers partial protection against 3 strains but there are many strains ; it may even increase risk of getting other strains! see http://bit.Ly/15y6igv
however, you may not have influenza- even when doctors diagnose someone with influenza, most of the time they have a diff. Virus!

Question 7

my hole house is sick. kids had flu shot and not as bad or no high fever . me and hubby have horrible cough and high fevers 102 can it be flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Typically with flu there is fever cough and aches.
Elderberry is wonderful for the flu.
Homeopathic gelsemium is also great if you feel dull dopey droopy and dizzy.
Oscillococcinum homeopathic can also hep with the flu. Plenty of fluids, rest, and do not overdo.

Question 8

husband aged 50 hypertensed diabetes had twice alp test high one 150 another after 3months 180 he had fever and cough bt now ok.alt ast are good ?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: It appears that your husband had a viral infection that increase liver enzymes and those are normal now.
Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 9

my husband has chicken pox for a week now, i do i prevent myself from getting it? i take care of him because his symptoms are bad, high fever etc.

Accepted Answer

Chicken Pox: First, you most likely had this common infection as a child. Second, there is a vaccination for this virus if you did not have it as a child. But, given that your husband is ill and you have already been exposed, if you have not gotten chicken  pox as a child you will get it now.

Question 10

my husband suffered an electric shock 2 weeks ago. the burn on his hand is infected & not healing. he now has a fever & very high temperature?

Accepted Answer

Burn and infection: This requires immediate therapy with antibiotics, probably IV.  Hand infections can be destructive. Get treatment ASAP.

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My husband has a fever of 100 how much is to high

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My husband has a fever of 100. how much is to high?

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Subsequent to a lung surgery 5 weeks ago, and a pnuemonia 3 weeks ago, my husband has a fever 99.2 and high pulse 104.?

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My husband has cellullitus really bad. what medicine is best to treat it. he has high fever for about 24 hrs about every 6 wks?

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My husband has high fever at night but in day is alright.at night he has pain in all the body, headache.tell me what can i do?

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Thinking of going to hospital; husband has high fever but he is feeling extremely cold. should i drive him?

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Can you still get the flu even if u had flu shot? hole house is sick and kids had it and not as sick and no high fever like me and hubby 102

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My hole house is sick. kids had flu shot and not as bad or no high fever . me and hubby have horrible cough and high fevers 102 can it be flu?

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Husband aged 50 hypertensed diabetes had twice alp test high one 150 another after 3months 180 he had fever and cough bt now ok.alt ast are good ?

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My husband has chicken pox for a week now, i do i prevent myself from getting it? i take care of him because his symptoms are bad, high fever etc.

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My husband suffered an electric shock 2 weeks ago. the burn on his hand is infected & not healing. he now has a fever & very high temperature?

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