A member asked:

My 17 month old has a fever from 103-105. it comes down briefly with medication, but shoots back up 2 hours later. she is lethargic and not drinking.

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

See physician: Child needs to see physician for assessment and determination of cause of illness, prevent dehydration, and receive proper therapy. May need intravenous fluids. Should go to ER. Lethargy is not a good sign.

Answered 5/18/2014

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