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Hi doc, my son 8 years old has fever for 3days now and having pain limps and pain when walking. what could this be?

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Fever limp: This could be a serious bacterial infection. Please get him seen right away .

Answered 9/17/2014

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Synovitis/septic jt: With fever and a limp with hip pain this should be checked.It could be toxic synovitis which is not serious but could be septic hip which is v serious --so he should see a dr ASAP

Answered 9/29/2016

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