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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › feverFever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 7, 2022 · The average temperature has traditionally been defined as 98.6 F (37 C). A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever. Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include: Sweating. Chills and shivering.

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

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   May 22, 2023 · weakness. A very high fever can cause confusion, extreme sleepiness, irritability, and seizures. Diagnosing the cause of a fever. To help determine why you have a fever, your doctor will ask you about: other symptoms such as coughing, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or pain when urinating; recent surgeries or injuries; recent vaccinations

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   A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. It helps the body fight infection. 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.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsFever Symptoms & Causes: What Is Considered a Fever?

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   A fever is when your body temperature rises higher than normal. A fever itself isn’t an illness. Rather, it’s a symptom of a wide range of health conditions. When your body temperature rises a few degrees above normal, it can be a sign that your immune system has been activated, often to fight an infection. It can also be a side effect of ...

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   Apr 3, 2023 · Severe pain anywhere in the body (especially the head, chest or abdomen) Swelling or inflammation of any part of the body; Vaginal discharge that is discolored or foul-smelling; Urinary tract symptoms (pain on urination, foul-smelling urine). Call a doctor immediately if an infant younger than 3 months develops any fever.

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

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   Nov 15, 2023 · 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). Other ...

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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.

   Fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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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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   Does a low fever mean a serious infection?

   • 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.

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

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   Sep 8, 2024 · The person with the fever is becoming more unwell, for example with shortness of breath or chest pain. A fever lasts longer than five days. There is no obvious cause of the fever - for example, no cough or cold symptoms. There may be a bacterial infection causing of the fever - for example, a urinary tract infection or a red hot swollen joint.