how many days it takes for viral fever to go - #14321
I am quite worried about my son who has been running a fever for the last few days. He’s just 8 years old, and it started with a sore throat and tiredness. At first, I thought it was just a regular cold, but the fever persisted — sometimes reaching 102°F. I took him to the pediatrician who said it’s just viral fever, but didn’t give me a clear answer on how many days it takes for viral fever to go. It’s been over four days now, and I’m starting to stress. He doesn’t have other symptoms like a rash, but he’s feeling weak and is super grumpy because he can't play outside like usual. I feel like a nervous wreck trying to manage his temperature and give him meds, you know? I read some info online, and it seems like it can vary, but I wish someone could tell me definitively how many days it takes for viral fever to go or if there’s some signs to watch for that would mean it’s getting worse. Should I wait longer or is it time to seek another opinion? What do you think??
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