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What Causes Fever, Abdominal Pain, Swollen Glands In The Neck And Leg Pain?
Question: Yes I have a 5 year old that has had a fever of over 103 since Sunday. I have taken her to the doctor they initially said she had a cold. Then it continued and fevers just got higher she complained of abdominal pain with no rebound pain. I took her to the ER they stated that she had an infection in her lymph glands since the glans on the Rt side of her neck were very swollen. That was Tuesday. They gave her Amoxicillin which she has been taking since Tuesday. her fevers are still over 103. I took her back to the ER yesterday they did a rapid strep and Flu both were negative. They told me to just let the antibiotics works. Now her fever is still over 103 both sides of her neck is swollen and sore. she complains of severe pain in her legs and will not walk. Any suggestions
Brief Answer:
Give antipyretics
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Since you have started the antibiotics please complete the course.
Children often suffer from viral infections that may manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol or acetaminophen (P-250, Crocin or Tylenol) to bring down. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective.The minimum gap between two doses of Crocin is 4-6 hours. The doses of Crocin and Meftal P are independent of each other. Minimum gap between doses of Meftal P is 6-8 hours.
Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief in case of throat problems. Give juicy fruits like citrus fruits since they contain potassium which helps in effective muscle contraction. That should take care of the leg pain.
Please be patient. The weakness will gradually go away.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
Give antipyretics
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Since you have started the antibiotics please complete the course.
Children often suffer from viral infections that may manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol or acetaminophen (P-250, Crocin or Tylenol) to bring down. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective.The minimum gap between two doses of Crocin is 4-6 hours. The doses of Crocin and Meftal P are independent of each other. Minimum gap between doses of Meftal P is 6-8 hours.
Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief in case of throat problems. Give juicy fruits like citrus fruits since they contain potassium which helps in effective muscle contraction. That should take care of the leg pain.
Please be patient. The weakness will gradually go away.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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