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- Fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
For most children and adults, a fever may be uncomfortable But it usually isn't a cause for concern For infants, however, even a low fever may mean there's a serious infection Fevers generally go away within a few days A number of over-the-counter medications lower a fever
- Fever Symptoms Causes: What Is Considered a Fever?
A fever is when your body temperature rises higher than normal A fever itself isn’t an illness Rather, it’s a symptom for a wide range of health conditions
- Fever - Wikipedia
On the other hand, a "normal" temperature may be a fever, if it is unusually high for that person; for example, medically frail elderly people have a decreased ability to generate body heat, so a "normal" temperature of 37 3 °C (99 1 °F) may represent a clinically significant fever [67][69]
- Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
A fever can be a sign of several health conditions, which may or may not need medical treatment The most common causes are infections such as colds and stomach bugs (gastroenteritis)
- Fever - MedlinePlus
Are you running a temperature? Learn what can cause a fever and how to know when a fever can be dangerous
- Fever: Temperature Range, What’s Serious, Breaking It
A fever is a rise in the body's temperature Many cases of fever can be managed at home without seeing a provider Learn when to seek medical attention
- What is considered a fever? When to see a doctor - USA TODAY
Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it Here’s what to know
- Fever - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Normal body temperature ranges from 97 5°F to 98 9°F (36 4°C to 37 2°C) It tends to be lower in the morning and higher in the evening Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be 100 4°F (38°C) or higher High fevers may bring on seizures or confusion in children
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