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Does Being Drenched After High Fever Cure Fever?
my son has been running a fever since saturday. (101 plus) and last night i went to check on him and he was drenched. now has a normal temp. could the illness be gone? mind you we have been exposed to people having influenza type a. i was planning on going to doctor today.
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Hi...I understand your concern. Drenching sweats after high fever is quite common. Nothing to worry about it. But as you are concerned the exposure to people with flu symptoms, I will suggest the danger symptoms when you need to worry and seek medical attention.
Respiratory distress, fast breathing, excessive cough, diarrhea leading to dehydration, vomiting and decreased fluid or food intake.
If these are not there you need not worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Respiratory distress, fast breathing, excessive cough, diarrhea leading to dehydration, vomiting and decreased fluid or food intake.
If these are not there you need not worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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