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Can High Fever In A Teenager Need Immediate Medical Attention?

My 16 year old son has fever (39.8 degree celsius) this afternoon around 5:45 PM so 1 tab Paracetamol 500 mg was given to him per orem. Fever was monitored and went down to 38.2. By 8pm, his fever went up to 39.4 so another tablet of Paracetamol was given. It's 9:30 PM but his fever has not subsided. Should I bring him to the ER already?
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes, if the facility of immediate treatment is available than you can go for the treatment immediately.

You can do the laboratory testing of blood for the malaria, typhoid, dengue. Also get tested for urine microscopic examination.

This will give you catch about the possible pathogen.

Till that time I advice you to take the paracetamol to cover the fever.

Please drink plenty of water.

Please check for any serious sign like high fever, unconscious ness and hemorrhage. If this happens than you can immediately transfer to the hospital.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Can High Fever In A Teenager Need Immediate Medical Attention?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, if the facility of immediate treatment is available than you can go for the treatment immediately. You can do the laboratory testing of blood for the malaria, typhoid, dengue. Also get tested for urine microscopic examination. This will give you catch about the possible pathogen. Till that time I advice you to take the paracetamol to cover the fever. Please drink plenty of water. Please check for any serious sign like high fever, unconscious ness and hemorrhage. If this happens than you can immediately transfer to the hospital. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.