Comments on: 4 Day Fever That Won’t Go Away! Any Advice?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:44 +0000

You didn’t get antibiotics because the docs concluded it’s viral & has to “run it’s course”. Keep up the motrin/tylenol and fluid intake.
My 6 yr old had something like that at 19 months. It was scary! It was about 10 days (at least) until she felt better. No antibiotics there either. It was diagnosed as a contagious air-born virus. None of us had it and she wasn’t in daycare.
Here’s a link you can check out until you get a chance to talk to your doctor. ((((Hugs))))http://www.baby-medical-questions-and-an…

By: Spilt F

Spilt F — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:32:12 +0000

If you suspect a parasite, you might want to head back to the ER/to your doctor and get her checked for worms.
Their tests most likely did not turn up evidence of a bacterial infection, so they would not give her anti-biotics.
Anti-biotics will not help against parasites or viruses, and are not good for one if there is no bacterial infection.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:46 +0000

did they check for an ear infection? Fever especially in children indictes infection, weather it be urinary, ear, etc. I would make an apointment with your doc, don’t wait for him to call just get her in, and I would mention the worm thing, although unlikely not impossible. Again, fever almost always equals infection in babies, especially one that lasts that long. good luck.

By: Joanie

Joanie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:01:51 +0000

My 3 year old had this same thing last month. It was just a virus, like a cold, that lingered. She ran a fever for several days (up to 104 at one point), and alternating tylenol and motrin kept it down but not gone. She ate well and drank lots, too. It just had to run its course. The doctor checked her for UTI, ear infection, etc., but found nothing.
Antibiotics will not do her any good if she doesn’t have a bacterial infection. Antibiotics do not work on viruses, and may even add to your problems by giving your child diarrhea and upset tummy.
Talk to your doctor about the dog, but I don’t think it is the problem. I’m a worrier, too, so I know how you feel. Perhaps your doctor will want to see her again (if only to ease your mind). Hang in there a couple more days!
Joanie