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My 8 year old has just about evdry sign and symptom of delirium. hes had a low grade fever for oved 5 days now. and matchss about 80% of the causes of delirium. its friday night doc office is closed. should i wait it out or go to childrens hospital?

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Delerium: With this symptom i usually suspect high fever, metabolic disorder, drug exposure or toxin, meningitis or encephalitis. If your child is fading in & out of coherent thought, i would have him seen now.

Answered 2/18/2016

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hospital now: Delirium in an 8 year old is abnormal. Get him or her in to the hospital please. Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt (err on the side of getting help).

Answered 6/9/2014

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