AboutCharles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C Expertise I`m a Physician Assistant in medical practice since 1975. I`m a nationally certified Physician Assistant and am a nationally credentialed Family Medicine Practitioner. I was also honored as a Distinguished Fellow in the AAPA.
Experience Radiologic Technologist 1963-1973;
Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
Microvascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic;
and injury of the hand and upper extremity. I have taught pediatric ambulatory trauma. I'm ACLS certified.
I serve as Honorary Chairman from Kentucky to the Republican National Congressional Committee Physician Advisory Board.
Question My youngest daughter, Emily, has been complaining that she doesn't feel well for the past week. Her forehead, neck, and cheeks feel like they're burning, but she says she's freezing. Her temperature was at 101.8 when I just checked and I gave her tylonel a few hours ago. Her temperature has been betweem 99.9 and 101.8 (right now it's at it's highest). She has no other symptoms other then being extremly tired. Any ideas what's wrong with her?
Answer Hi Sarah,
As a rule, these symptoms in a child he age suggest a viral illness. Any sore throat, ear ache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea? If so, a visit to her pediatrician is in order, otherwise let this pass. Be sure she drinks plenty of fluids to prevent fever induced dehydration.
