Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

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

   my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptoms

   • Cached

   May 31, 2023 · A fever is when your body temperature is higher than your normal average temp. Most providers say a fever is either 100.0 F (37.8 C) or 100.4 F (38 C). When you have a fever, it’s your body’s normal response to fighting an infection or illness. Fevers usually aren’t a serious concern.

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

   www.health.harvard.edu › diseases-and-conditions

   • Cached

   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

   • Email: hhp_info@health.harvard.edu

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

   www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › fever

   • Cached

   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.

4. www.webmd.com › covid › what-is-a-feverFever Symptoms & Causes: What Is Considered a Fever? - WebMD

   www.webmd.com › covid › what-is-a-fever

   • Cached

   Jun 20, 2024 · A fever is when your body temperature is higher than usual, often due to an infection or illness. Doctors generally consider a fever to be an oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher.

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

   www.healthline.com › health › cold-flu

   • Cached

   Sep 17, 2019 · A fever is normally a short-term rise in temperature that helps your body get rid of illness. A fever begins when your immune system makes more white blood cells to fight an...

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

   patient.info › signs-symptoms › fever

   • Cached

   Sep 8, 2024 · Fever itself is not an illness. A fever is usually a symptom of an underlying condition, usually an infection. In this article: What is a fever? What temperature is a fever? What is a normal temperature? What causes a fever? How common is a fever? How do I take my temperature? How to reduce a fever. When should you see a doctor about a fever?

7. People also ask

   Is a fever an illness?

   • Last reviewed on 05/31/2023. Learn more about the Health Library and our editorial process. 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 Symptoms & Causes: What Is Considered a Fever? - Cleveland Cli…

   my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/10880-fever

   See all results for this question

   Can you get sick if you have a fever?

   • Better thermometers. We may have more accurate thermometers than people did a century ago. Despite the new research, doctors generally don’t consider you to have a fever until your temperature is at or above 100 F. But you can be sick if it’s lower than that.

   Fever Symptoms & Causes: What Is Considered a Fever? - WebMD

   www.webmd.com/covid/what-is-a-fever

   See all results for this question

   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

   www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20352759 

   See all results for this question

   What are the symptoms of a fever?

   • Other symptoms you might have when you have a fever include: If you're an older adult, serious infections tend to cause symptoms such as confusion or weight loss rather than fever. Doctors consider a temperature that’s 2 degrees higher than usual to be a sign of infection.

   Fever Symptoms & Causes: What Is Considered a Fever? - WebMD

   www.webmd.com/covid/what-is-a-fever

   See all results for this question

8. www.webmd.com › ss › slideshow-what-to-know-feverFever Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - WebMD

   www.webmd.com › ss › slideshow-what-to-know-fever

   • Cached

   Jul 18, 2024 · Fever may arise with an illness or infection. Find out what causes a fever, when treatment may be necessary, and how to treat it.