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     • A fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, having a fever means that you have a minor illness. When you have a fever, your other symptoms will help you know how serious your illness is.
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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › feverFever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 7, 2022 · Seek immediate medical attention if any of these signs or symptoms accompanies a fever: Severe headache; Rash; Unusual sensitivity to bright light; Stiff neck and pain when you bend your head forward; Mental confusion, strange behavior or altered speech; Persistent vomiting; Difficulty breathing or chest pain; Abdominal pain ; Pain when urinating

3. www.health.harvard.edu › diseases-and-conditionsFever in adults: when to worry - Harvard Health

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   May 22, 2023 · When to worry about fever. If you have a fever over 104°F (40°C), you should call your doctor. Seek medical help right away if you have a fever along with any of these symptoms: seizure; loss of consciousness; confusion; stiff neck; trouble breathing; severe pain anywhere in the body; swelling or inflammation of any part of the body

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   If you have a fever along with any of the following symptoms, go to your nearest emergency room or call 911. It may be a sign of a serious or life-threatening illness. Pain or tenderness in your belly (abdomen). Nausea or vomiting. Severe headache. Stiff neck. Light irritates your eyes (photophobia). Convulsions or seizures. Difficulty breathing.

5. www.webmd.com › first-aid › fevers-causes-symptomsFever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Nov 15, 2023 · A fever is when you have a brief rise in body temperature that’s higher than your normal body temperature. It’s also called a high temperature, hyperthermia, or pyrexia.

6. patient.info › signs-symptoms › feverFever (High Temperature): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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   Sep 8, 2024 · High temperature (fever) is caused by the release of certain chemicals by the immune system, usually as a result of infection or inflammation. Most fevers are caused by infections or other illnesses. Viral infections are the commonest causes of a fever.

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   A fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, having a fever means that you have a minor illness. When you have a fever, your other symptoms will help you know how serious your illness is. Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults. Normal body temperature.

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   Is a fever a symptom or a disease?

   • A fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, having a fever means that you have a minor illness. When you have a fever, your other symptoms will help you know how serious your illness is. Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults.

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   Is a fever a sign of a serious infection?

   • A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It's one part of an overall response from the body's immune system. A fever is usually caused by an infection. 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.

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   What is a fever a sign of?

   • What Is a Fever? A fever is a sure sign your body is fighting off some type of infection. (Photo credit: E+/Getty Images) A fever is when you have a brief rise in body temperature that’s higher than your normal body temperature. It’s also called a high temperature, hyperthermia, or pyrexia.

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   What if a bacterial infection causes a fever?

   • If your doctor suspects that a bacterial infection is causing your fever, he or she will prescribe antibiotics. Adults and children should seek immediate medical attention for any fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or for any fever accompanied by one or more of the following: Urinary tract symptoms (pain on urination, foul-smelling urine).

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   What causes a fever?

   • Infection is a common cause of fever, but other conditions can also bring the heat. Fever is one of the body's most effective ways of fighting infection. It is part of your body's defense against infection-causing germs. You get a fever most often when your body is trying to kill infectious invaders such as viruses or bacteria.

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   Apr 3, 2023 · Symptoms. Common symptoms associated with fever include sweating, shivering, headaches, muscle aches, poor appetite, rash, restlessness and general body weakness. High fever can lead to symptoms of mental dysfunction, such as confusion, excessive sleepiness, irritability and convulsions (seizures).