Anonymous

3 years

Shivering at 38.2C. Hi

My son 3 year old is shivering, his temperature is 38.2C. His feet and hands are cold 33.6C.

Should we consult a doctor in person now or observe the next day? its mid night at the moment.

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First and foremost, we truly understand your concerns regarding your son’s symptoms. From your complaints, the body temperature is considered as high grade fever. There are a lot of reasons that can cause high fever with shivering and some of them are critical.

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