six year old has leg pain and fever for 5 days?
831311
I had the severe leg pain, but no fever...but I went to a Reumatologist (sp?) he told me that i had Erythema Nodosum which can be caused by a virus or other sickness like strep throat, or TB, or any number of things (which can cause fever)... He just had me take large doses of motrin, and rest untill it went away. ask your doctor about this...do maybe look it up on google and see if the symptoms match. \n\nWhat are the symptoms of erythema nodosum?\nThe following are the most common symptoms of erythema nodosum. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently:\n\n    * raised bruises on shins\n    * fever\n    * joint pain\n    * enlarged lymph nodes in chest\n\nGood luck.
775497
My first advise, let your daughter's immune system deal with it. If her temperature goes too high you can help her reducing it with cold water or some icebags (wrapped with a towel). You don't want to suddenly stop the fever because this would give the chance to get another infection like this later on.\nIf your daughter doesn't get better in the next few days I'd ask your doctor for a full blood test. Paracetamol (Tylenol for Americans) is a good pill to reduce fever since is not as strong other fever reducers. However, taking if taking it for some days doesn't help something can be wrong. \nI would usually stick to what the doctor says since he must be used to this types of fevers caused by the totally different bacteria that lives in that region compared to the one you had in the place you used to live before.\nBy the way, I'm assuming that your daughter (and all your family) received all the vaccines that are advised in order to prevent any diseases present in the rainforest (specially the yellow fever).\nAnyways, after your daughter goes through this fever, I'm sure that her immune system will be much stronger.\nGood luck.
135422
Could be growing pains. Sometimes when children are going through a growth spurt, their legs will ache. I think that this feeling usually occurs at night, however.
241506
When was the last time she ate?  You can wait until tomorrow if she is taking fluids and she doesn't have vomiting or diarrhea and her fever doesn't go above 103.0. Fever is not an illness. Far from being an enemy, it is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Many infants and children develop high fevers with minor viral illnesses. While a fever signals to us that a battle might be going on in the body, the fever is fighting FOR the person, not against.  Be sure to give her a lot of fluids and don't over dress her.  If she does have vomiting or diarrhea or she can't keep liquids down then I would take her to the ER.  Good luck.
769153
It sounds like a virus that seems to go away,but instead lays dormant for a few days. There's not much that can be done for this except plenty of bed rest and fluids. During the times that she's not feeling unwell,make sure she's still taking it easy so as not to weaken her immune system.\n\nJust saw your daughter's age-I'd get her straight to the doctor's,there is a real danger of her becoming dehydrated. Does she also have a high temperature? Keep a check on this and sponge her down from time to time with cool water. She may also have a food intolerance,such as dairy-so tell the doctor you want her checked for this. Don't ask-TELL. You know your daughter better than anybody.
1139049
She has the flu -- drink lots of liquids, alternate tylenol and ibuprofin (if not allergic) every 4 hrs and let her sleep.  to bring down the fever, use cool wash rags on her neck and head.  If it's not better in 3-5 days or she can't/won't drink - go to the Dr.  If she has pain in the lower right abdomen, see a Dr anyway , could be appendicitis.
507369
Not at same time, but about two hours apart. Do it all the time when kids have really high fevers. As per dr. orders
6609
It is a infectious disease-mostly kids get--with a rash on feet, hands and mouth--it goes away in about 14 days--no big deal
606033
Sounds like shin splints.  You probably don't need to go to the doctor.  You should stay off your feet awhile, and use a cortisone cream on them.  Take an anti-inflammatory med, unless you have any medical condition which would make that unwise.  If they don't feel better with 3-4 days of relative ease, go to the doctor.  \nIf you're going to play softball and tennis regularly, make sure you're wearing good shoes that are designed for those specific uses, and stretch beforehand.
283625
Your doctor may prescribe some exercises such as straight-leg raises, leg curls and quadriceps contractions for your child to do at home or with a physical therapist to strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings. This should help prevent further problems. While your child is recovering, ice should be applied to the area after exercise to prevent pain and swelling.  http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/24676.html\n\nDuring activities, you can do the following to help to limit your symptoms: \n\nWear shock-absorbent insoles in your sports shoes. \nUse a heating pad or warm, moist compress for 15 minutes before a sports activity. \nApply ice packs for 20 minutes after sports activities and periodically during the day. \nWear a protective pad to shield the top of your shinbone\nElevate your leg by putting a pillow under your knee when it hurts. \nTake over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others), to fight pain and inflammation. \nStretch your quadriceps (thigh) muscles and hamstrings two or three times a day. \nDo exercises to strengthen your quadriceps muscles. This will help the muscles to pull more uniformly against their tendons, spreading out their stresses on the tendons. A physical therapist can supervise your strengthening program.  http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/24676.html
802316
I'm not sure you have a cold.  My daughter started out the same way and has been ill for the past 4 weeks.  The doctor told her she has a bacterial infection and put her on antibiotics.  She has been awfully weak, like you, had coughing spells, then she came down with the sniffles and ear infection.  I suggest you see a doctor and have him prescribe the proper medication.  You may need to give a blood sample to determine if it is a cold or an infection.  In either case, I hope you see a professional and get the help you need.  Get well soon!!!!
885089
It sounds like a staph infection.   I have had one,  as per the doctor, you need to keep it draining, this will ease the pain, as well warm moist compresses as often as possible will help it to drain faster.  These are very painful, so take some ibuprofen. Although these can be treated at home. It is best to see a doctor as these can turn into a very serious and contagious condition called MRSA.   You probably need an antibiotic. It is very important to keep your hands washed very thoroughly after touching this, and do not allow the fluid from this to touch anything either. It is my understanding that these are very contagious, even on your body. You may want to go to the doctor if after 3 days, you see no improvement, or ease in pain, especially if you have a fever.
447949
It could be from eye infection.\nPoor kid sounds like a mess.\nHE needs a doctor and someone to care.
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!
778382
I wish I had any good to contribute, I think you are not being mean, because its not only the illness or the cost, one of these colds may get you to the ER or hospital one day. You are right to point out to them that you can not be around sick kids at all, good luck with your treatment
351922
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.
871999
I totally agree. sometimes we as mothers have to make a choice ourselves. Doctor sometimes only see the $$$$$ and not the problem. Also all they can do is diagnose. sometime they are wron too. But I think that you should get a 2nd opinonion and get that boy better before its too late. fever means infection and although the antibiotics are presents there must be another problem present. good luck!