What does my son have?

this is bad, if i am in your situation i will take the boy to specialist. homeopathy doctor is my second option..

The first task would be to put your son into IV fluid or dextrose, that is to prevent further dehydration and rehydrate him. he needs to be in a clinic or hospital for that. Fever is a result of body infection, answer this, Is his Lips very dry and very flaky, is the fever on and off, what time of day is it usually the highest, is his tummy is like bloated even just a bit.

Hi menolly22. I also have a 3 year old so I can imagine how worried you must be. I don't have any advice as I am not an expert or anything. I just wanted to give a shout out and prayers that you get through the weekend. Or better yet, that your son get better during the weekend and that the Monday visit will just be a formality.

I'm really sorry to hear that,wish him good luck,fortune will all on his side.You must believe the doctor,go to the best hospital for a totally check.My friend,be care,don't so worry about it.

He fever seems uncommon.I've never had such experience before,Recovered and then repeatedly ill. You'd better take him to get an accurate test for it is the high peak of the flu.

I would take him to another doctor.

If he gets worse, get him into emergency. It could be something as simple as a viral infection. Or it could be any other kind of infection, which will not show up in normal tests. For example, even if he has a stomach infection, there could be a fever. Get his ESR checked. If it's high, that will prove that there's an infection. I would still suggest getting him into emergency - maybe if not at the usual place, try some other place. Hope he recovers soon.

this is an old discussion so how did your son come out, I am betting considering he has asthma that he got a bacterial infection such as bronchitis or bronchial pneumona and thats why the high fever. I would have taken him to a different doctor for a second opinion as i wou ld have bet my shirt that he had bacterial pneumonia. am interested in what finally happened.

If I were you I would be taking him to the emergency room. Its a second opinion because with the H1N1 you can't take a chance especially since he has asthma. That is a long time to have such a high fever. Its great that he is drinking so it keeps him hydrated but I would not take any chances and I would get to the ER. Good Luck and God Bless. I hope he will be better real soon.

I don't mean to push your panic button but I think you need a second opinion. I have had similar issues minus the broken nose but I am older and the only logical explanation the doctor gave me was that I had a viral infection. Later on, I found out that I have issues with my immune system that's why it took me a month to be completely rid of fever. I was also dehydrated, had a loss of appetite, cold, fever and my bones were very painful. Your son is very young. The reoccurring fever could do damage to his health so do take him to another doctor. I hope his fever resolves soon.

A fever is a sign that the body is trying to fight off a virus or bacteria. The body creates extra heat so it can't survive. Having a fever means it is fighting off something. With that said, a warm bath will reduce a fever to make them feel more comfortable, however, it is not desirable when someone is fight off an infection. The part of the brain that controls temperature is not fully developed in children. A more effective way to reduce temperature is to take off clothes and let it escape naturally. Make sure your child drinks plenty of clear liquids. This is more important than eating. Eating solid foods during a fever should be avoided. Feed a cold starve a fever is the saying. Getting rest and sleep is important to let the body heal. Avoid iron or zinc as it is not absorbed when you have a fever. Do not give your child asprin to reduce the fever. Let it run it's course. I have found doctors are of little to no help. It is a guessing game with them. I would try some natural cures: Swab your child's nose with warm/hot salt water, that is the simplest way to clear out toxins, have your child gargle with hot salt water (as hot as possible with out burning), take a clove of garlic, peel it and let stand out for 20 minutes then have your child swallow it whole like a pill. Get your child to drink hot drinks like tea or chicken broth. Spicey foods are also good to get rid of a runny nose and combat congestion, if you can get the child to do it. Hope this helps.

I'm only a physical therapy student, and from what you've suggested perhaps his caught a viral infection resulting in a fever. He certainly is dehydrated by the fish like thirst. Weight loss also suggests fever and dehydration. 2 pounds in 4 days is certainly not good news. I suggest you take him to another doctor that you have been to before and ask him for a consult, and he probably will give you an anti biotic. Perhaps amoxylin. Also act fast because untreated fevers can lead to kidney problems. Likewise is his cough dry or mucousy? if it is mucosy then its definitely viral infection. If left untreated could lead to pneumonia.