A 23-year-old male asked:
i have high fever?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. (Liz)Phuong Tran answered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
See doctor: What is your temp when you mentioned that is is high. High fever inyoung pts we are concerned about meningitis . It is best to see doctor.Any other sx besides fever ?
5278 viewsAnswered Jun 16, 2020
Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Fever: A high fever depends on who you are talking to and who you are talking about. Most doctors would use a fever of 104 as high, With fevers, especially in regards to febrile seizures, that rate of elevation is more of a concern than the actual number. Typically a fever is defined as 100.4 or higher or two points higher than someone's baseline temperature.
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Dr. Jimmi Smith answered
Addiction Medicine 11 years experience
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A 25-year-old member asked:
I am very ill.High fever?
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Dr. Steven Saunders answered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
See your doctor!: Fever can signify many different illnesses and usually indicates infection and or inflammation. Figuring out what is wrong requires a complete review of other symptoms (cough, sore throat, viral infection. See your primary care physician diarrhea, burning with urination, rashes, etc.) a physical exam and often blood work and testing! high fevers often but not always suggest a viral infection..
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A member asked:
Treatment of high fever?
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Dr. Thomas Heston answered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Determine cause: Treat the underlying cause. If the underlying cause of the fever is not serious, sometimes Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen in standard over=the=counter doses can help. Symptoms like these are best evaluated in person by your physician. Based on the findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.
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A 13-year-old male asked:
Can high fever risks life?
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
High fever: Under certain conditions high fever can cause concern for life such as in meningitis, sepsis . And other conditions.
4834 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
India
A 24-year-old male asked:
Hey doctor. I have high fever?
1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Not enough info!: High fever can have many causes, some very serious and some not so serious (like a cold). How long have you had it? Do you have any other symptoms? Please ask again and clarify. Remember, you have a 150 character limit, including punctuation and spaces, so make your question brief but complete.
2634 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Singapore
A 21-year-old male asked:
How to get instant high fever?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
High Fever: Would not recommend trying to induce a high fever.
2411 viewsAnswered Mar 22, 2020
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