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How Can High Fever, Sore Throat And Stomach Pain Be Treated In A Child?

My 4 year old child, suddenly, last night developed awful stomach pain and a really high fever and complained of his throat hurting. Today the fever was gone, stomach pain was very mild, and no complaint of sore throat. Suddenly he developed a102 fever. Now his throat is hurting and he is very sleepy. He was just fine. What could be wrong and do I need to take him to the ER or just schedule a Dr appointment? Thank you, Jessica
posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. Infections of the throat are often accompanied by fever, headache and stomach ache. The most common diagnosis is a viral illness. These typically resolve on their own after a few days. However, sometimes this could be a bacterial infection and require antibiotics. This is not an emergency and does not warrant a visit to the ER. I recommend, though, that you have him seen by your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment therapy documented.
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How Can High Fever, Sore Throat And Stomach Pain Be Treated In A Child?

Hello. I just read through your question. Infections of the throat are often accompanied by fever, headache and stomach ache. The most common diagnosis is a viral illness. These typically resolve on their own after a few days. However, sometimes this could be a bacterial infection and require antibiotics. This is not an emergency and does not warrant a visit to the ER. I recommend, though, that you have him seen by your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment therapy documented.