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My toddler has had a fever for 2 days pedi said ears had fluid but nothing else he was fine during the day and at night temp is back up what's wrong?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Temp fluctuation: Your toddler seems to have a viral infection. He has a normal temperature fluctuation, where the temp is lower in the day and rises as the day passes.

Answered 11/11/2015

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OTITIS MEDIA: Ears filled with fluids and fever needs decongestant and antibiotics for infection.

Answered 10/1/2017

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Depends: Your toddler might have a virus that is causing the fever. Most ear infections are caused by viruses and your child's symptoms can be controlled by tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. I would say if your child's symptoms are not getting better then they might need re-evaluation by their doctor. Ear infections with high fevers sometimes require antibiotics for treatment.

Answered 5/4/2018

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Monitor closely.: Fever is a symptom--just like cough, vomiting, or diarrhea. Often a toddler's fever is triggered by non-serious causes. Most pediatricians would agree that 104* fever is more troubling than 100.4* temperature; so, should that occur, perhaps another office visit is in order...Illnesses sometimes are slow to progress to the point of actual diagnosis. Any new symptom might also warrant another call.

Answered 1/9/2018

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