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How Should Persistent Fever Be Treated?

Hi. My baby has fever btwn 99 to 100 since yesterday and Ive given him the CVS brand Ibuprofen since I know that Tylenol and Motrin have been recalled. He is up right now in the middle of the night just like yesterday and the medicine works on him only for about 5-6 hours...I am not sure what I should do ?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. What you are describing is very typical of most childhood illnesses. The most common diagnosis in this case is a Viral Illness. These resolve on their own after several days. Fever can last 2-3 days. Fever reducers like Ibuprofin will last for a few hours before the fever returns, as you have seen.
If there are no other symptoms, you can continue as you have been doing. If the fever lasts beyond 3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
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How Should Persistent Fever Be Treated?

Hello. I just read through your question. What you are describing is very typical of most childhood illnesses. The most common diagnosis in this case is a Viral Illness. These resolve on their own after several days. Fever can last 2-3 days. Fever reducers like Ibuprofin will last for a few hours before the fever returns, as you have seen. If there are no other symptoms, you can continue as you have been doing. If the fever lasts beyond 3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.