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What Causes Persistent High Fever Along With Headaches Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

My son has a headache off and on today and has taken ibuprofen as directed, with the last dose at 4:45pm. He now has a 101 degree fever despite 2 doses of ibuprofen at 1 and 4:45. Headache is still present. Thoughts? He will be 13 in one week. Weighs 115lbs and is 5 3 Richelle Weese
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Hello
As you mentioned that your son is having fever and taking ibuprofen .
Such type of fever is usually due to flu or cold or virus type .
When such patient visit in such condition ( 101 F ) I advise my patient to take PARACETAMOL ( tylenol ) 10-12 mg / kg body weight 3-4 times in 24 hours and this will act very promptly .
Also ice massage over forehead is very useful.
Such type of fever usually take 5-7 days for its course .
No need of any antibiotics .
If fever persist > 7 days then consult a doctor .
Plenty of liquid is very useful , don't take tension.
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What Causes Persistent High Fever Along With Headaches Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

Hello As you mentioned that your son is having fever and taking ibuprofen . Such type of fever is usually due to flu or cold or virus type . When such patient visit in such condition ( 101 F ) I advise my patient to take PARACETAMOL ( tylenol ) 10-12 mg / kg body weight 3-4 times in 24 hours and this will act very promptly . Also ice massage over forehead is very useful. Such type of fever usually take 5-7 days for its course . No need of any antibiotics . If fever persist 7 days then consult a doctor . Plenty of liquid is very useful , don t take tension.