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What Causes Persistent Fever Despite Taking Medication?
My 8 year old granddaughter has a fever of 102.5. She started antibiotics this afternoon and I have been alternating Tylenol and acetemeaphin since 2 this afternoon. The Tylenol doesn t seem to be reducing her fever. Should I take her to the hospital?
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
Hi
Thanks for posting on HCM
Fever could be caused by many medication conditions:
-Viral infections
-Bacterial infections
-Malaria
-Systemic inflammatory conditions
-And others
The treatment of fever is always with anti-pyretics like tylenol and etiologic management.
I will suggest you see the Doctor to investigate the cause of the fever than to do a blind management.A malaria test if any exposure, a blood culture/sensitivity, full blood count tests will be needed to know cause.Even if the problem is caused by a bacteria, not all bacteria will respond to the antibiotic you are giving to the child.In the meantime
-continue with tylenol
-Give the child plenty of fluids
-Rest
-Dress the child lightly
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
Thanks for posting on HCM
Fever could be caused by many medication conditions:
-Viral infections
-Bacterial infections
-Malaria
-Systemic inflammatory conditions
-And others
The treatment of fever is always with anti-pyretics like tylenol and etiologic management.
I will suggest you see the Doctor to investigate the cause of the fever than to do a blind management.A malaria test if any exposure, a blood culture/sensitivity, full blood count tests will be needed to know cause.Even if the problem is caused by a bacteria, not all bacteria will respond to the antibiotic you are giving to the child.In the meantime
-continue with tylenol
-Give the child plenty of fluids
-Rest
-Dress the child lightly
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
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Fever is a symptom of an underlying disease. There are many causes of fever such as malaria, typhoid, infectious mononucleosis, TB, Dengue etc. Paracetamol is an anti – pyretic and it brings down fever.
Advice
1. Azithromycin 500 mg daily per oral for 3 days
2. Paracetamol 500 mg per oral if fever occurs
3. Cold water sponging if fever is more than 100 degree Farenheight
4. Investigations – CBC, ESR, Widal test, blood smear for malarial parasite, and dengue NS1 antigen
Consult a doctor with reports if fever is not relieved by above measures.
Thanks
Advice
1. Azithromycin 500 mg daily per oral for 3 days
2. Paracetamol 500 mg per oral if fever occurs
3. Cold water sponging if fever is more than 100 degree Farenheight
4. Investigations – CBC, ESR, Widal test, blood smear for malarial parasite, and dengue NS1 antigen
Consult a doctor with reports if fever is not relieved by above measures.
Thanks
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