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Suggest Medication For Strep
I took my daughter to the doctor today and they tested her for strep. The test didnt come back either negative or positive( iguess borderline positive) the doctor prescribed penn for her in hopes that if that is what she has that it will kick it in the butt. I know she has only had 2 doses of it but she is still very fatigue( has only been awake about 4 hours off and on in the last 24 hours),fever, headache, bodyaches, sore throat, abdominal pain and severe weakness. My concern is that it may be more then strep.She has had strep in the fast and it has not effected her like this. I also worry that she may become dehydrated because of the fever and she isnt awake long enough to get much in her.
Sat, 28 Nov 2015
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You need to give her the antibiotics for a full course as prescribed by the doctor. It will help her get relief. For fever you also need to give her Tylenol every 4-6 hourly and do cold sponging.
Add Pedialyte to help her rehydrate as this is most probable that she gets dehydration in such a situation.
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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
You need to give her the antibiotics for a full course as prescribed by the doctor. It will help her get relief. For fever you also need to give her Tylenol every 4-6 hourly and do cold sponging.
Add Pedialyte to help her rehydrate as this is most probable that she gets dehydration in such a situation.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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