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6 Year Old, Recurring Fever For 3 Weeks. Opinion?
Yes... Im a mother of four and this is a first, I have a 6 year old who has been having a fever of 103-104 for the past three weeks...... one day she's fine, the next day the temp is back! fever reducer brings her temp down but soon as it wears off her temp shoots back up!! she dosent have insurance at the moment and er visits are high so ive been hesitant to take her being one day shes hot the next shes fine, its been like this for almost 3 weeks! what your thoughts?
Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Elaborate investigation and physical examination of the child is required to reach the diagnosis.
Her general condition to be examined by the pediatrician in all respect.
Investigation in terms of Urinary tract infection.Typhoid, Malaria, tonsillitis, tuberculosis.( CBC, ESR, MALARIA ANTIGEN,THYPI DOT TEST.Mx TEST,CXRAY. URINE ROUTINE EXAMINATION. all to be carried out.
Assistance of the doctor is must in dealing such patient.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
Welcome to the HCM.
Elaborate investigation and physical examination of the child is required to reach the diagnosis.
Her general condition to be examined by the pediatrician in all respect.
Investigation in terms of Urinary tract infection.Typhoid, Malaria, tonsillitis, tuberculosis.( CBC, ESR, MALARIA ANTIGEN,THYPI DOT TEST.Mx TEST,CXRAY. URINE ROUTINE EXAMINATION. all to be carried out.
Assistance of the doctor is must in dealing such patient.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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Hi,
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Alternating fever in a 6 year old can be a sign of underlying chronic infection. If the fever is present for 3 weeks then you should not delay any further to consult a pediatrician. A complete blood examination might be necessary. That will most likely indicate if there is any specific investigation is to be done. If you delay now, your child's health condition might get worrisome soon.
Give plenty of fluids and good food to your child.
Hope this helps
Thanks for writing in.
Alternating fever in a 6 year old can be a sign of underlying chronic infection. If the fever is present for 3 weeks then you should not delay any further to consult a pediatrician. A complete blood examination might be necessary. That will most likely indicate if there is any specific investigation is to be done. If you delay now, your child's health condition might get worrisome soon.
Give plenty of fluids and good food to your child.
Hope this helps
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