Fever: Understanding its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Fever FAQ
What does it mean if you have a fever?
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. They typically go away when the infection passes.
What is a normal body temperature if you have a fever?
Fever isn't just feeling hot or sweaty. To qualify as a fever, your temperature must be high, as measured by a thermometer. Normal body temperature isn't the same in everybody, but it's usually around 98.6° F (37° C). Normal body temperature can be up to 1 degree above or below this in some people.
Is a fever a disease?
A fever is not a disease. It is usually a sign that your body is trying to fight an illness or infection. Infections cause most fevers. You get a fever because your body is trying to kill the virus or bacteria that caused the infection. Most of those bacteria and viruses do well when your body is at your normal temperature.
How does fever affect your body temperature?
Fever occurs when a part of the brain called the hypothalamus shifts the set point of your normal body temperature upward. When this happens, you may feel chilled and add layers of clothing, or you may start shivering to generate more body heat. This eventually results in a higher body temperature.
What temperature is considered a fever?
A temperature above the normal range is known as a fever. What temperature is a fever? It is usually agreed that a person with a temperature of 38°C or higher has a fever. However, a temperature over 37.5°C can be considered to be a mild fever. Fevers occur in both children and adults and are very common, particularly in children.
What is fever & how does it affect you?
Here’s our process. Fever is also known as hyperthermia, pyrexia, or elevated temperature. It describes a body temperature that’s higher than normal. Fever can affect children and adults. A short-term increase in body temperature can help your body fight off illness.
What causes a fever?
Most fevers are caused by infections or other illnesses. Viral infections are the commonest causes of a fever. The high body temperature makes it more difficult for the germs (bacteria or viruses) which cause infections to survive. Common conditions that can cause fevers include:
What is considered a fever in a child?
Fever is an elevation of body temperature above the normal daily variation — an infant or child is generally considered to have a fever if their temperature is 38°C or higher.
Fever References
If you want to know more about Fever, consider exploring links below:
What Is Fever
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fever-in-adults/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20352759
- https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/fever
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/fever-in-adults
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/10880-fever
- https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/home/quick-facts-infections/biology-of-infectious-disease/fever-in-adults
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/fever-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-6274441
- https://www.healthline.com/health/fever
- https://medlineplus.gov/fever.html
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