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What Causes Intermittent Fever Despite Taking Medication?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Question: My 10 year old daughter has had a fever on and off for almost 6 days now. Fever comes down with tylenol but always returns once it wears off. When should the fever let up? What else can I do?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fever

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
You are already doing everything correctly. You can try Motrin in place of tylenol and also make sure she is hydrating.
However, a fever that persists this long could be a sign of a bacterial infection. If this is the case, she might need an antibiotic. I recommend consulting with your doctor about this to see if this may be the case.
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What Causes Intermittent Fever Despite Taking Medication?

Brief Answer: Fever Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. You are already doing everything correctly. You can try Motrin in place of tylenol and also make sure she is hydrating. However, a fever that persists this long could be a sign of a bacterial infection. If this is the case, she might need an antibiotic. I recommend consulting with your doctor about this to see if this may be the case.