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How common is a fever of 101f in a 10 year old with a stomach bug?

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This is relatively common if not with a fever a bit higher with gut viruses at any age.

Answered 4/2/2023

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is quite common for a child to have a fever with a stomach bug. Most of these are viral and will run its course. Give the child plenty of fluids, a bland diet, acetaminophen. If there is severe pain, inability to keep fluids down, etc. then see a doctor ASAP. Hope she feels better soon!

Answered 4/3/2023

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