Should You Fight A Fever

Title:
Should You Fight A Fever?
Word Count:
541

Summary:
A high fever is a sign that the body is fighting an infection. The fever is not the body’s ene

Keywords:
fever,illness,

Article Body:
Most people would worry if their temperature, or the temperature of their child or other loved

Prior to the development of antibiotics and vaccines, fever struck fear into populations and c

Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections thrive at normal body temperatures. So raising
A high fever may be caused by measles, mumps or meningitis or other serious illnesses and you

If the temperature rises to 40.5C/105F.
Any child under six months old should be examined by a doctor.

If a patient of any age has difficulty breathing, has a stiff neck, is irritable or confused,
If the fever is accompanied by any of the following symptoms: persistent or abnormal stomach p

Diagnosis
Simple and straightforward: place a hand on the forehead or use a thermometer - there are thre

Treatment
As a fever is an important part of the body’s defence mechanism, the aim should be to reduce t
Complications
High fever can cause complications, some of which are serious.
A prolonged period with a temperature above 42C/107.6F can result in brain damage.

In rare cases, high fever can cause febrile seizures. Although the symptoms are alarming, febr

Summary
A high fever is a sign that the body is fighting an infection. You should look for other sympt

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