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- Fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
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 But you don't necessarily need to treat a fever if it's not causing discomfort
- Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever - Mayo Clinic
A fever is a common sign of illness But that doesn't always mean it's a bad thing In fact, fevers may help fight infections So should you treat a fever or let the fever run its course? Here's help knowing what to do These suggestions are for people who don't have serious health issues
- Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic
Dress in light clothing Use a light blanket if you feel chilled, until the chills end Take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) Follow the directions on the label If you have other health problems or take medicine for them, check with your healthcare professional before using fever medicines
- Fever - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Write down information about the fever, such as when it started, how and where you measured it (orally or rectally, for example) and any other symptoms Note whether you or your child has been around anyone who's been ill
- Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The inflammation from meningitis most often triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States Bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause it Sometimes meningitis improves in a few weeks without treatment But meningitis also can cause death
- Rheumatic fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat or scarlet fever isn't properly treated Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with streptococcus (strep-toe-KOK-us) bacteria
- Hay fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Besides making you miserable, hay fever can affect how well you perform at work or school and can generally interfere with your life But you don't have to put up with annoying symptoms
- Scarlet fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment of this strep bacterial infection that causes a red rash, sore throat and high fever
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