4-Day Low Grade Fever is Now a High Grade Fever (103.5)
My husband has had a low grade fever (99-101) for 4 days and it jumped from a low grade fever to high fever (103.5) within an hour. He has been getting fluids (Powerade Zero) and taking Advil every 6-8 hours for the last 3 days. The Advil appears to lower his temperature slightly. He complains of body ache, minor headache, chills, some dizziness, diarrhea, and cough but is not experiencing any chest pains or vomiting. I'm concerned about the high fever. Is taking him to the ER recommended (it's Friday night)? If not, what are some things I can do for him to get him through this?