Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Have Fever, Back Pain, Shaking. Alternative To Aspirin Or Ibuprofen?
my 19 year old daughter is scheduled to have her tonsils removed in less than two weeks. Her doctors have told us not to give her aspirin or ibuprofen during this two week period. She has however developed a fever of 100 degrees which is causing her to shake. She is also complaining of back pain. Is there anything I can give her to help her feel better.
Sat, 3 Aug 2013
Hello,
Tonsils is a highly vascular organ.
Post surgical bleeding is a complication in any surgery.
Aspirin and ibuprofen has anti platelet action and causes bleeding by preventing clot formation.
For this reason these drugs need to be avoided before surgery.
You may use
1. paracetamol to control fever.
2. Tepid sponging.
Tonsils is a highly vascular organ.
Post surgical bleeding is a complication in any surgery.
Aspirin and ibuprofen has anti platelet action and causes bleeding by preventing clot formation.
For this reason these drugs need to be avoided before surgery.
You may use
1. paracetamol to control fever.
2. Tepid sponging.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Loading Online Doctors....