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What Causes Fluctuating Fever For 2 Days In Infants?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

Question: My son is 3 1/2 years old has had a fever for 2 days it fluctuates 101°-103° he doesn't have any outher symptoms. Hes been a little extra cranky but hes staying hydrated and eatting a bit. Should I Freak out and take him to the ER or wait it out?? Iv been giving him Tylenol. He doesn't go to school or daycare. We did go to the park monday though.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Give him tylenol, consult doctor if fever persists

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The most common cause of fever is viral illness. Initially fever may be the only symptoms.After 2-3 days symptoms like cough cold( in respiratory infection) or vomiting loose stool(in intestinal infection) may appear.
The viral infection does not need any specific treatment.The main aim is to make him afebrile and maintain hydration.
Usually fever of viral origin starts declining in frequency or severity after 3 - 4 days.
I want to know if there is any urinary problem in your child as sometimes fever may be only complaint and early investigation and treatment is needed if reports are suggestive.

If there is no urinary complaint then I would suggest you to continue tylenol for fever.Be watchful for any deterioration in condition or appearance of new symptoms.Make a temperature chart to monitor the pattern of fever.
If the condition deteriorates or fever is not showing a down trend consult your physician for evaluation.

I shall be glad to answer if you have any further query.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (12 minutes later)

we haven't had anything out of the ordinary with the urine. goes every few hours doesn't complain and its light yellow like lemonade

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Monitor the fever with help of temp chart

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Welcome again

If there is no urinary problem then just observe the temp pattern for next 24-72 hours.Consult your doctor if fever is persistent or condition worsens.

You can ask me if you have any doubt

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (6 minutes later)

ok im going to start the chart now THANK YOU SO MUCH

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ask me if you have any doubt

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for considering my suggestion.
I will be glad to answer if you have any further concerns.
Wish your child early recovery and good health
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E