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A member asked:

Hi my son had a fever for 5 days & not pass stool took him to er he got motrin and miralax but fever still 103 and he has not pass stool what can i do?

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Dr. Moris Girgis answered

Need to be seen: If not better after ER visit,need to be seen.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/13/2018

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