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What Could Be The Reason For Running Fever And Swollen Gums In 17 Month Old?
hi i took my 17 month old to the er last night but she had been running a fever since friday so about 4 days now, her fever always been around 101.2 c to 102.7 c but the doctor in the er couldnt tell me whats wrong with her nor told me how to treat her swollen gums. he only told me to keep giving her tylenol and if her fever dont go away in 2 days then take her to her doctor. what
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
Yes if the fever has not subsided in 4 days, you have to take her to the pediatrician again.
She needs reevaluation
Good luck
Dr Uma
Yes if the fever has not subsided in 4 days, you have to take her to the pediatrician again.
She needs reevaluation
Good luck
Dr Uma
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