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wife has fever of 104 with rapid heart rate of 115. gave her tylenol for fever. should she go into ER? What is this?

 

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If the tylenol is not bringing down the fever, it merits a trip to the ER or a call to the MD. It could be the influenza if she also has upper respiratory stuffiness. If not it can be anything from a kidney infection to a blood infection called sepsis.

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October 11 1:11 AM (8 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kerry's Post: just gave her tylenol. how long should i wait to see if fever goes down before ER trip?
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