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Is Motrin The Right Medicine For High Fever And Body Pain?
Hi my 17 year old was achy today when he got up and as the day went on he developed a fever of 104.3F . I gave him Motrin about a half hour ago and his fever is down to 103.2. I also gave him a cool compress for his head. My question is; will the Motrin continue to bring the fever down, what else can I do to help him feel better -and are their any symptoms I should keep an eye out for that indicate he should see a Dr immediately ?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
fever itself is not a disease. It is a manifestation that there is something wrong with the body. It may be infection or some other physical illness.
Yes, Motrin is good medicine. Give it every 6 hourly and keep checking the temperature. Make a chart of fever readings with time to keep as a reference if needed to go see a doctor.
You should keep an eye if:
he has any type of pain in belly, vomiting, diarrhea or nausea.
he has burning urination or any other symptom as if he has a urinary problem.
has pain anywhere in the body like back flanks, ears, throat, arms and legs, teeth or gums etc.
If there is any obvious sign of infection like a pus filled lesion anywhere on skin or scalp.
Let me know if there is any such issues. I will help assist him get better accordingly. Alternately you may also consult some local physician too in that case.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
fever itself is not a disease. It is a manifestation that there is something wrong with the body. It may be infection or some other physical illness.
Yes, Motrin is good medicine. Give it every 6 hourly and keep checking the temperature. Make a chart of fever readings with time to keep as a reference if needed to go see a doctor.
You should keep an eye if:
he has any type of pain in belly, vomiting, diarrhea or nausea.
he has burning urination or any other symptom as if he has a urinary problem.
has pain anywhere in the body like back flanks, ears, throat, arms and legs, teeth or gums etc.
If there is any obvious sign of infection like a pus filled lesion anywhere on skin or scalp.
Let me know if there is any such issues. I will help assist him get better accordingly. Alternately you may also consult some local physician too in that case.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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