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Suggest Remedy For Fever With Shivering

5 year old has fever x 2 days running around 100-101F. decreases slightly after administration of tylenol, but returns. lethargic. had brief periods of cool hands and feet. states she s cold and visibly shivering. can see carotid artery pulsating and moving down to throat area during rest. child hasn t been up and about to notice difference in carotid pulsating upon standing. no complaints from child other than feeling cold. have been giving child water to remain hydrated. viral or bacterial infection? wait it out until going to see peds?
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...what you quote seems to be a viral illness. Carotid artery pulsations are quite common due to hyper-dynamic state in high fever. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Remedy For Fever With Shivering

Hi...what you quote seems to be a viral illness. Carotid artery pulsations are quite common due to hyper-dynamic state in high fever. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - Dr. Sumanth