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2.5 yr old son fever of 104.1 lethargic and not eating as much other then that no other symptoms. doc said nothing's wrong. why would he have a fever?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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If a 2 1/2 year old: Went in to the emergency room with a fever of 104 and was lethargic...They would get a spinal tap, to rule out meningitis.I suggest you get a second opinion.

Answered 7/11/2017

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A member asked:

2.5 yr old son fever of 104.1 lethargic and not eating as much other then that no other symptoms. doc said nothing's wrong. why would he have a fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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