At what temperature should a parent take an 8 year old to the emergency room?
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It depends on a lot of factors, including what other symptoms are being exhibited, what have you tried to do to bring it down, how long has it been up, what were the circumstances surrounding the high temperature (was the child covered up, asleep, running around, etc.), what is your child's "normal" high temperature (some children run higher fevers than others), and how was the temperature taken (ear thermometers are notoriously inaccurate)?  For some children it is not unusual to run a fever around 105 or 106.  For others, 104 is extremely high.  Generally, speaking, I wouldn't go to the emergency room for just a fever, but if the child is running a high fever (over 101, at least) and seems lethargic, complains of a headache, or just seems particularly ill, then it would be worth a trip to calm your nerves, if nothing else.
678174
Your son is ill and no one, not even a doctor, can diagnose him without an examination and/or testing.  Please ger him to a doctor asap.  You've already let him suffer a high fever for 2 days and he hasn't gotten better.  That means that medical intervention is required.  Now please call your doctor!
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When Should I Call My Child's Doctor?\n\nThe exact temperature that should trigger a call to the doctor depends on the age of the child, the illness, and whether the child has other symptoms with the fever.\n\nCall your child's doctor if you have an:\n\n    * infant younger than 3 months with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius)\n    * older child with a temperature of higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius)\n\nIf an older child has a fever of less than 104 degrees, call the doctor if the child also:\n\n    * refuses fluids or seems too ill to drink adequately\n    * has persistent diarrhea or repeated vomiting\n    * has any signs of dehydration\n    * has a specific complaint (i.e., sore throat or earache)\n    * still has a fever after 24 hours in a child younger than 2 years or 72 hours in a child 2 years or older\n    * has recurrent fevers, even if they only last a few hours each night\n\nSeek emergency care if your child shows any of the following signs along with a fever:\n\n    * inconsolable crying for several hours\n    * extreme irritability\n    * lethargy and difficulty waking\n    * rash or purple spots that look like bruises on the skin (that were not there before the child got sick)\n    * blue lips, tongue, and nails\n    * infant's soft spot on the head seems to be bulging outward\n    * stiff neck\n    * severe headache\n    * limpness and refusal to move\n    * difficulty breathing that doesn't get better when the nose is cleared\n    * leaning forward and drooling\n    * seizure\n\nAlso, check with your child's doctor for his or her specific guidelines on when to call about a fever.
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Question: As a child did you ever run a really high temp? My brother ran a sudden high fever(cause never found, of 105 and soaring)that nearly killed him. He was wrapped in towels and buried in a tub of ice to bring the fever down. But while waiting on the ice to be brought he was bathed from head to toe in rubbing alchol. At that time the doctor did the only things he knew to do. The fever came down but my brothers normal temp of 98.6 was changed to 96.0. So a temp of 99.0 is not low grade fever anymore; at least not for him.  Are you under great amounts of stress? Stress can do wild things to your body. Under tremendos stress  the muscles literally separated from the bones in my chest area. Doctor's at first thought it was a heart attack but my pulse did not indicate such to be the case. I felt as if a huge weight had been droped on my chest, but it was stress. Vicatin would not even allow my body any relief, and the doctors had said if it didn't help that morphine was the next step.Fianlly, after several months of just letting nature run its course; I finally stopped hollering with every breath. I would shake like I was in a ice house on min. and feel normal the next; but my temp. was up and down like a yoyo. Do you have any other symptoms, coughing, sneezing,dizzy spells, black outs, nausea? Have you been to a doctor yet? If not; I strongly reccommend you go see one immediately. Keep in mind not all diseases or illness's cause the same reaction in a person. You can take 50 people with the flu. Some it turns into more upper respitory infections, and some of those can be fatal. Others just feel crappy and tired. While some can't see much difference in the flu and what most people would call a bad cold. My temp. runs 98.6; 99.0 is low grade, and any thing more than 102.6 I start calling the doctor. As I said I strongly reccomend you go straight to a doctor and have them check you out. I wish you well.
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Watch for early signs of dehydration and drink extra fluids, especially water. Adults should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day to replenish lost fluids. Children between the ages of 4 and 10 should drink at least 6 to 10 glasses. You may feel better if you eat light, easily digested foods, such as soup. Many people find that taking a lukewarm [80° (26.7°) to 90° (32.2°)] shower or bath makes them feel better when they have a fever. Do not try to take a shower if you are dizzy or unsteady on your feet. Increase the water temperature if you start to shiver. Shivering is a sign that your body is trying to raise its temperature. Do not use rubbing alcohol, ice, or cold water to cool your body. Dress lightly when you have a fever. This will help your body cool down. Wear light pajamas or a light undershirt. Do not wear very warm clothing or use heavy bed covers. Keep room temperature at 70° (21.1°) or lower. Take a nonprescription medication to help relieve your fever- Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin \nNaproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn,Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis,Aspirin (also a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) Be sure to check your temperature every 2 to 4 hours to make sure home treatment is working. If fever does not subside or your temp increases, see a doctor.
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Our body can't take much of anything. Too much of anything spells disaster. Same applies for the surroundings we live in. Not just the temperature but also the bacterias in our workplace or home have an effect on our health. Surveys tell that children who live in farms or away from city pollution are healthy not because their living place is pollution free but because they are open to all kind of germs which makes their body more immune to germs. Same way if you get used to a constant temperature its bad effects will be seen when you are in a situation where the temperature cannot be maintained. So Constant changes in room temperature should not be too bad... but see that its not on extremes. Keep it warm or cool if you can control it.
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Do you have a family doctor?  If so, call him or her.  If not, take her to the emergency room or a walk-in clinic.
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If she spikes a fever (102 F or above), I would definitely take her to the ER.   If she seems a lot more tired or sleepy than usual...that is another indicator that her condition is worsening.\n\nRegardless, I think you need to call your doctor's office and/or arrange to be seen as soon as possible.\n\nBest of everything!
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I've been a nurse for 18 years and have taken thousands and thousands of temperatures...\n\nYour temp 40.8C is 105.4F.  The highest one I ever took was 105.2. The body can start having seizures around 105.  I hope you're feeling better now.  Keep resting and drinking a lot of fluids.
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depends only on wat u may bear. warm air may suffocate people though he may be feeling cold. 32 - 35 may me enough...
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There are a few ways:\n\nrectally - insert the thermometer into the rectum of baby\naxiliary - tuck the thermometer under babies armpit and wrap babies arm around her body, like she's hugging herself (add about a degree to this temp. to get what it would be for 'normal temp.\nalso there are ear thermometers out that you place on the outer ear (not really into the canal) that does a pretty accrurate job of taking temp. as long as your baby isn't feverish\n\nThe BEST/most accurate way is the rectal temperature (also the least fun...but as a parent you have to make sacrifices)
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There is no way that any doctor would do a routine surgery with someone having a 106 degree temperature....in fact no one can survive a 106 degree temperature for very long.  If your Grandmother had surgery with that high of temp then there must have been no choice than to do it...she was at the brink of death with that type of fever.
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oh i feel so sorry for your little one! that's way too long to be sick. and a fever of 104 is extremely high which can be dangerous. when my daughter was 16 months, her fever got so high she had a seisure. the doctor said very high fevers can cause brain damage. you should give your daughter motrin which will really knock that fever out for alot longer period of time than tylenol. i have had several doctors tell me over the years that you can give motrin and tylenol at the same time. i really hope she gets well real soon. i will say a prayer for her as soon as i'm done typing this. oh geeze i just realized you said may 19, i thought it said may 6! so it's been about 4 days, hang in there. a month ago my 4 year old son was sooooo sick for 4 days, high fevers, vomiting, i was so scared i took him to ER twice and the clinic once. it was just something i had to wait out and let it take it's course.
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Yes, some people  let fevers run their course.  This is because a fever is your body's natural response to fighting off infections.  We usually treat fevers because they make us uncomfortable.  In my opinion, luke warm baths are ineffective and uncomfortable.   Perhaps your son has a respiratory infection.  If your son is really uncomfortable I would ask your doctor if it is ok to give him tylenol or advil.  Sometimes doctor's recommend alternating both of them.
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Cold, wet foods/liquids are recommended; jello, popsicles, etc... As long as the child is ok with it then there shouldn't be a problem. Stay away from ice cream and other dairy though.
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The coldness sometimes means poor circulation, however with her weight being low and her age you should really take her to the doctor. It is very important that her physician knows your concerns even if you share them via the phone. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
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I gave my daughter baby oragel and tylenol sometimes. But I don't believe in giving kids too much medicine. I also tried the frozen rings and "chew toys" but those didn't seem too popular to her. \n\nA clean rag dipped in cold water seemed to be a close second to my finger. Ring the rag a little so it isn't like dripping wet, but leave it wet enough that your baby can suck a little water out of it and that it will stay cool. \n\nMy daughter also liked to chew on frozen waffles and pancakes, but I wouldn't suggest that to anyone because there is the danger of choking. If you do let your kid have a frozen waffle though, make sure to take it away before it starts to defrost and get soft. As it gets closer to room temperature it will tear more easily and get more dangerous.