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1. www.healthpages.org › health-a-z › fever-adults100, 101 or 102 Degree Fever? Adult Guide to High Temperatures

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   Aug 4, 2024 · Symptoms of Fever. Fevers can cause a wide variety symptoms. The most common ones are listed below: Muscle aches; Headaches; Irritability; Chills; Loss of appetite; Sweating; Generalized weakness; Click here for a list of fever symptoms in adults. How to Take Your Temperature – Fever in Adults

2. www.healthline.com › health › cold-fluFever in Adults: Characteristics, Types, and When It's Serious

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   Sep 17, 2019 · In adults a fever is not usually serious or life-threatening. However, sometimes a fever in adults can be a warning signal that something is not right. A high or persistent fever might be a...

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4. health.choc.org › guide › feversFever Chart Guide - When to Go to the ER | CHOC - When to ...

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   A fever is usually a sign or symptom of an illness or other underlying issue. While fevers can have many causes, there are a few common culprits: Infections: A fever is a sign that the body is responding to an infection or other process that causes inflammation.

5. www.health.harvard.edu › treating-fever-in-adultsFever 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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6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › fever-temperatureHow to recognize a fever in every age group and when to seek ...

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   Jun 26, 2023 · A fever is one of the symptoms of COVID-19. Additional indicators may include: coughing; fatigue; shortness of breath; loss of taste and smell; muscle aches

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

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   May 7, 2022 · 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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   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 temperature is considered a fever?

   • Pediatricians agree that temperatures of 100.4°F or above (measured rectally) are considered fevers. Most children’s body temperatures change during the day, especially as they play. While a fever can be alarming, it usually causes no harm and can be a good sign that the body is able to fight infection.

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   What is a high fever?

   • Again, there is no formal definition, but typically, a high fever is 102.2 F or greater in babies 3 months and older and younger children. A high fever in older children and adults is a temperature of 102.4 F or greater. Fevers above 105.8 F are termed " hyperpyrexia " and can be seen with brain dysfunction, severe infections, or brain bleeds.

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   Is a fever a disease?

   • Fever is an elevation in the body's temperature. It's not a disease but rather a sign or response to something occurring within the body, most commonly an infection. Noninfectious conditions or scenarios like inflammatory diseases or medication reactions can also cause a fever. What Is Considered a Normal Body Temperature?

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   What is a fever in a child?

   • Fever is a common symptom in kids and can occur when a child’s body is responding to an infection, or as a result of an inflammatory process. A fever occurs when the body’s internal temperature rises above its normal level. Pediatricians usually consider a fever to be a temperature of 100.4°F or above (when taken rectally).

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   When do adults have a fever?

   • Adults usually have a fever when their temperature reaches 100.4 ° F. Learn the warning signs and when to get medical attention.

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9. www.verywellhealth.com › fever-8685009Fever: Temperature Range, What’s Serious, Breaking It

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   Aug 21, 2024 · In healthy babies younger than 3 months, a fever is a rectal temperature of 100.4 F or greater. In children age 3 months to 36 months, a fever is a rectal temperature between 100.4 F and 102.2 F. In older children and adults, a fever is an oral temperature ranging from 100.0 F to 103.0 F.