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High Fever, Body Pain, Nasal Congestion. Taking Tamiflu, Tylenol, Motrin. Emergency Condition?
My 14 year old son was at the ER last night with 102.6 temp, body aches and nasal/ chest congestion. We are pretty sure it s the flu and began treating him with Tamiflu since it has been less than 24 hours that his symptoms began. I ve also been alternating between Tylenol and Motrin for his high fevers which spike every 5-6 hours and body aches. I just took his temperature and its 103.8. When should I be concerned with taking him back to the ER because of his fever? Or what should I do at home first?
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
But you should never try to treat you son at home. Consider this that it is almost 24 hours. You did well till then. But you should take your son to a physician. Fever and flu are essentially not dangerous, but in todays atmosphere it could be dangerous. There are lot of new diseases crops up now a days. Don't panic. Just consult a physician. Good luck to your son.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
But you should never try to treat you son at home. Consider this that it is almost 24 hours. You did well till then. But you should take your son to a physician. Fever and flu are essentially not dangerous, but in todays atmosphere it could be dangerous. There are lot of new diseases crops up now a days. Don't panic. Just consult a physician. Good luck to your son.
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