how do you get down a fever?

Question 1
how do you get down a fever?...  101.5 wont go down..six year old
thanksss !

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1)   Medicine, Something cold on head liek ice pack or bag of veggies. Sleep and rest. - Jose

2)   go to a hospital or call a doctor! NOT YAHOO ANSWERS when a kids life is on the line. btw tylenol works for adults but idk if you can give it to a kid. - smarterthanujk

3)   Children's tylenol and a cool bath. not too cold, but not a normal bath temp either. - Caysters

4)   A good way to have a fever break is:
1) Take Tylenol
2) put an ice-pack on the forehead
3) bathe in a cool bath.
4) Drink some VERY cold Liquids.

And you dont want to snuggle or bundle up with warm clothes.. That makes the fever worse.. - Foxxgurl57

5)   cool bath. NOT COLD! could get pneumonia.

Then, alternate between Tylenol and Ibuprofen like this:

Ibuprofen usually starts taking effect within 30 minutes and should last at least six hours. If it wears-off too soon, then use a dose of Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
For very high or stubborn fevers, alternate between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen every three hours (i.e., give a dose of Acetaminophen then three hours later give Ibuprofen then three hours later Acetaminophen, etc.) These two medications are safe to use together like this.
Compared with Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen works a little faster, lasts a little longer, and seems to bring a fever down farther.

If that doesn't work, get off the computer and get your kid to a doctor. - Rosa


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Question 2
23 and has arthritis need help! (I dont want stupid answers!)?...  I have had arthritis in my right knee sense i was a baby, the cord wrapped around my leg crushing it. I can still walk on it but its sideways. a year and a half ago i was in a car accident that messed up my back and had to stay in bed for 4 months. I gained some weight and its hard for me to take it off because my right knee is weak. So if someone with MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE that could help me out on how I can get strength back into my knee and get it to feel A lot better and lose weight walking that would be great. I don't have money so the only exercise i can do is walk :( so if someone that could give me advice that would be great because i don't want knee sugary! I live in Nebraska and has NO medical insurance!
cant swim live in apt sceard of deep water

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1)   Occasionally dieting and exercising basically isn't enough, as there will be additional weight basically sitting around in your pipes. It is not body fat, so it can't be burned off, but it will be rinsed out, basically by taking a supplement. http://humolt.bigfoodplan.info has a risk free offer on offer right now, I gave it a try and shed 17 pounds!! Who says there's no magic bullet? LOL!!! - Annette

2)   swimming. or just working out in water. (i know it sound weird but extremely over weight people first start out like this since they Themselves have weak joints) - roso614

3)   Swimming--it is the best way to exercise without any stress on joints. See if there is a college in your area with a pool or a YMCA or other resource. Many places give special swimming exercise classes. - Diane A

4)   Weight is a troublesome problem for many people, especially those trying to lose it. I tried colon cleanse and it certainly worked for me. There's a free trial going on currently at http://sinelt.hotbodydiet.info , why not try it, how worse could it make things? - Alanna


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Question 3
What happens when you take painkillers with alcohol?...  what if you were to take like 5 Tylenol and a quarter of a cup of wine what would happen?

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1)   You are in danger of dying or you die!!!

I have done this, with no ill effects; but it is dangerous. Also, you may cause irreversible damage to your liver or other organs. - Geoffrey

2)   you will sleep - kenton l

3)   u can damage your liver - Matt

4)   That small amount of wine, and Tylenol will likely cause absolutely no problems. Tylenol tends to be okay with Alcohol and doesn't cause nearly as many problems as something like Ibuprofen and alcohol does. However, drinking more alcohol and taking that amount of tylenol every day could cause liver problems. But once in a while will most likely cause no problems. - Caysters


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Question 4
Are all indians lactose intolerance?...  Well im part indian and i was told by someone all indians are lactose intolerance and i wanted to know if this is the reason milk usually takes me straight to the bathroom?

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1)   You mean Indians from India, or American Indians? If you mean American Indians, that isn't true. I know many American Indians who are definitely not lactose intolerant. Don't know about Indians from India however... lol - Caysters

2)   of course not. - Steven

3)   i dont think it would be possible for all indians to be lacktose intolerant - Matt

4)   Probably.

I don't know if *ALL* Indians are lactose intolerant, but I believe most full blooded ones are. (Wikipedia says 100% of Native Americans are Lactose intolerant, 20% of people from India).

If you are lactose intolerant, fresh milk or soft, unaged cheese causes diarrhea, gas, or in a few cases nausea. Does that sound like you?

Try drinking Lactaid milk and taking lactaid pills. If that helps, you are lactose intolerant. - MagnusMoss


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Question 5
how can my brother rid himself of kidney stones for good?...  my bro. is 54 years old,,he has been to the hospital now 3 times for removal of stones with the laser...just had it done today..

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1)   Does he drink soda? - Alyssa

2)   hmm old school way was to pass them painful but a necessary evil - JimmyB

3)   drink nothing but water - at least 8 large glasses a day
no soda, beer or tea
2 cups coffee daily - Jan Luv


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