Fever, Age 4 And Older: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have a mild to moderate fever?
See significance of a fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Have you had an operation or a medical procedure within the past 2 weeks?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you have a medical condition or take a medicine that impairs your immune system?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you still have a fever of
Do you think you still have a moderate fever after 12 hours of home treatment, but you are unable to measure your temperature?
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You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have an ongoing fever of
Are you older than 60 with an ongoing fever over
Have you had an ongoing fever of
Have you had an ongoing fever of
Do you think you have a mild ongoing fever for more than 3 days but you are unable to measure your temperature?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
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Have you been sweating more than usual or having night sweats for longer than 1 week?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
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| Last updated: | April 24, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Andrew Swan, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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