What is the treatment for high fever in a child?
Patient: I work at a daycare center and a 11 month old boy came in and he felt really warm he was burning up. I took his tempature and it was 103.0 degree fever. The parents said its cause he was teething and I wanted to know if thats possible or if it could be something else. Doctor: Hello,  Teething doesn't cause that high temperature. Kids have less amount of blood compared to adults. It is because of that reason fever in children with such high-temperature warrants immediate consultation with a pediatrician. This kid needs an immediate appointment with the pediatrician.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Jasmine Jagan, General & Family Physician