how many days does fever last - #15558
I am struggling to understand something that’s been really bothering me lately. My kiddo woke up a few days ago with a pretty high fever, like 102°F, and I’m just freakin’ out here. We thought maybe it was just a little bug, but now it’s been like 4 days of this on-and-off fever and I’m starting to wonder how many days does fever last? The doctor said to keep an eye on it and gave us some ibuprofen, but it doesn’t feel like it’s getting much better. Also, should I be worried if it lasts longer than, you know, a few days? Like, is this normal or should I be doing more? I read online some stuff about viral vs. bacterial infections and how that might affect how many days does fever last, but I don’t really know what that means for us. It’s been a wild ride with sleepless nights and trying to keep him hydrated. Just feeling a bit lost and really want to help but also don’t wanna overreact. Do you guys have any insight on how many days does fever last usually, or what to do if it's still around? Any tips would help, thanks!
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