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- Fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
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 treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever - Mayo Clinic
A fever is a common sign of illness But that doesn't always mean it's a bad thing In fact, fevers may help fight infections So should you treat a fever or let the fever run its course? Here's help knowing what to do These suggestions are for people who don't have serious health issues
- Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic
A fever is a rise in body temperature It's often a sign of infection Fever itself most often is harmless and it may play a role in fighting infection Most fevers don't need treatment The average body temperature is 98 6 Fahrenheit (37 Celsius) But typical body temperature can range between 97 F (36 1 C) and 99 F (37 2 C) or more
- Fever - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
For a fever, some basic questions to ask your provider include: What's likely causing the fever? What kinds of tests are needed? What treatment approach do you recommend? Is medicine necessary to lower the fever? Are there any restrictions that I need to follow? Don't hesitate to ask other questions during your appointment as they occur to you
- Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The inflammation from meningitis most often triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States Bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause it
- Hay fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms These may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure But unlike a cold, hay fever isn't caused by a virus
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Child with recurrent fever may have periodic fever . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every few weeks my toddler will develop a fever that lasts a couple of days but then goes away Other than the fever, she doesn’t have any other symptoms Could it be periodic fever syndrome? How is that diagnosed, and is treatment for it different than treating a “normal” fever in kids?
- Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Fever of 100 4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in newborns up to 12 weeks Rising fever or fever lasting more than two days in a child of any age More-intense symptoms, such as headache, throat pain or cough
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