May
11
At what point during a fever should you go to the Doctors?
Filed Under (Fevers) by drfever
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I’ve had a fever since Thursday night (I could tell by the chills) and when I went to the doctors on Friday I had 102.1. It’s now Monday 3PM, nearly 3 and a half days later, and i still have 99.5 degree temperature, should I go to the doctor?

I heard long term fevers can cause problems other than just the discomfort.

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Comments

Andy B on 13 May, 2009 at 8:37 am #

When you start hearing voices. Always a good guide.


starlit688 on 14 May, 2009 at 2:44 pm #

Yes, you should call or go to the doctor. Long term fevers can result in things like.. scarlet fever.


FoxForceFiveVega on 18 May, 2009 at 12:53 am #

99.5 does not constitute another visit to the doctor. That isn’t even considered a low grade fever. 100 and up is considered a fever. Sounds like you are getting better to me.


Anna E on 21 May, 2009 at 9:44 am #

I would say you should definitely go now it has gotten better but not all the way. I would say you should go if you don’t feel well at all if you are feeling better since when you first had a fever then wait and see if it gets worse unless you really feel the need to go to the doctors office.


keltillos on 23 May, 2009 at 1:13 pm #

You should go to THE HOSPITAL at 102.5.
Below that, try Tylenol and ice packs on your neck, wrists, and elbows.

A high fever left untreated, and especially over 103, may cause permanent brain damage; this can happen is less than an hour.