“How should I treat a fever that is getting higher?”
I am a 17 year old female. I have high fever and feel very bad. What should I do?
3 Answers
Get a CBC blood test to see what's causing the fever and sore throat.
If you have a fever with general muscle aches and feeling oogy, over-the-counter Acetaminophen (/Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (/Advil) should help control the fever and your symptoms. If an hour passes without any improvement in how you are feeling or your temperature coming down towards normal--you should be seen by a Healthcare Provider (your Doctor/PA/NP or an Urgent Care) to be sure nothing more serious is going on. If things do improve, try and drink plenty of clear liquids and rest for a day or so. Remember that the medicine only lasts about six hours, so you may need more than one dose. If the symptoms persist beyond 2-3 days total, you should be seen by a Healthcare Provider. Feel better!
A fever is always a sign of an infection in the body. If you are not confident that it is nothing serious, you should seek a doctor.
