Namaste, iam Bryan Trujillo, I hope your day goes well.
Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been hospitalized with a high fever. That’s gotta be rough. But don’t worry, you’re in the right place and they’ll get you back on your feet in no time. Hang in there - it won’t be long before you’re feeling better and back home again!
Can You Be Hospitalized For High Fever? [Solved]
If you’re feeling like you’ve got a fever of 103 or higher that’s been going on for more than two days, don’t mess around - get to the ER ASAP! And if it’s accompanied by a severe headache, don’t wait - get to urgent care right away.
- Temperature: A high fever is defined as a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
- Symptoms: Common symptoms associated with a high fever include chills, sweating, headache, body aches, and fatigue.
- Diagnosis: If you have a high fever that lasts more than three days or if your temperature reaches 103°F (39.4°C) or higher, you should seek medical attention to determine the cause of your fever and receive appropriate treatment.
- Treatment: Treatment for a high fever typically involves medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce the temperature and other medications to treat any underlying infection causing the fever.
- Hospitalization: In some cases, hospitalization may be necessary if the patient is unable to take oral medications due to vomiting or dehydration; if there are signs of severe infection such as confusion; or if there are other serious medical conditions present that require close monitoring in an inpatient setting
Oh man, I had a high fever and had to be hospitalized. It was so bad that I was burning up! They hooked me up to an IV and monitored my temperature around the clock. Thankfully, after a few days of rest and meds, I’m feeling much better now.
