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Fevers
The average temperature of the human body is 98.6°F (37°C). When the body's temperature begins to elevate outside of its normal range, it is known as a fever.
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If you have a fever, then this is your bodies natural response and one way of trying to make you better, so you don't necessarily want to lower it unless it is very high. Ibuprofen and Tylenol I have always found to help if the fever is keeping you up at night, perhaps that is just some pain relief from the achiness however. If your fever is very high, like over 103-104F I believe, you ought to go see a doctor as your body probably can't fight the infection/sickness on its own and needs anti-biotics or other medicine, and over this range things become quite dangerous, brain damage and even death can occur from really high fevers.
Just remember that fevers, if you can, are good things to keep around so long as they aren't too high, as they will help you recover faster. They suck though, naturally, and if you have something important you must do then for me an advil or two would always bring it down temporarily.
How to get a high fever so fast and surely working?
It is quite easy, All you have to do is go outside for about a minute and then walk inside. Then you have a nice chilled shower and then you come out and dry yourself.
Now you have to get a towel and soak it with warm/hot water. Then dab this on your head. (This covers the hand on you forehead to see if you are ill part).
Now here comes the tricky bit
1. If you have a under the tongue or armpit thermometer all you have to do is run it under warm water. Make sure it doesn't go over 100 degrees Fahrenheit
2. If you have a ear thermometer, get a bright and hot lamp and then take the ear thermometer cap off. Heat the inside of this and then heat the cone part of the thermometer. Then put the cap on the thermometer and show you mum/dad the temperature.
EASY
How will you know if you have fever?
Your body is very complex, and to this day there are still some things that the human race is unable to uncover. Ever since the human race existed, we have been getting fevers and thousands of other diseases. Fever symptoms include:
*Nausea
*Dry mouth (optional symptom)
*Vomiting
*Hot sweats (your body temperature burning up)
*Weakness
*Constant fatigue (tired-feeling which goes with the above symptom)
*shaky hands (once again, optional)
*Body temperature risen to above average.
It can if it's truly Vicodin. Hydrocodone (generic Vicodin) has a mixture of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) in it. Depending on the strength, (5/325 - means it has 5 mg Hydrocodone and 325 mg Tylenol) within it. Dosage of 5/500 means that it has 500 mg of Tylenol within it, and so on...
Some other names of similar drugs to Vicodin (Norco) does NOT contain Tylenol. Norco is only the Hydrocodone (pain reliever portion) and would not reduce a fever. Lortab however, does contain the Hydrocodone AND the Tylenol.
How Does Having a Fever Speed up the Healing Process?
As fever is abnormally high body temperature, pathogens with strict temperature preferences may be hindered. Fever also speeds up immunological reactions as it enhances leukocyte phagocytosis, decreases the effects of the pathogens' endotoxins, and increases the proliferation of T cells. In addition, fever causes the liver and spleen to take up iron and zinc that are needed by the pathogens and it increases metabolic rate to speed up tissue repair.
Is 101.5 concidered a fever for an 11 year old?
Yes. Any human whose body tempreature is greater than 98.6 faranhite is having a fever.
You may be referring to thyrotoxicosis, thyroid storm. In this case, thyroid hormone is quickly dumped by the gland into the body causing severe hyperthyroid symptoms which may be fatal. One of the hallmark symptoms is increased body temperature.
I have never heard of that. Perhaps you mean Typhoid Fever. It is an illness transmitted by eating food or drink contaminated with salmonella typhi. If treated promptly, most infected people will recover. If left untreated, about 20% will die from it.
How serious is a 103.28 fever in a six year old?
It is very serious. You need to get him/her to the doctor. If your regular doctor is unavailable you should consider the ER in you local hospital. A child with that high a fever could possibly go into convulsions.
What to do in case of high temperature?
Fever reducing meds and/or cold compress to back of neck or forehead.
Fever blisters are cold sores, on or near the lips, caused by the oral herpes virus HSV-Type1.
What can you do to get a fever?
It is possible to give yourself a "fever", but not for too long. Fevers happen when your body is trying to fight off germs, so the only was to actually get a ligament fever would be to get sick (not recommended. to give yourself a short-term fever, take a long, hot bath or shower (as hot as you can stand). then put on as many layers of cloths as you can. long-sleeved shirts, sweat pants, sweat shirts, jackets... whatever you can find. next, drink a nice cup of hot tea. all evening you need to wear the cloths, and be under as many blankets as you can. when you go to bed, turn the heat up. And most importantly, sleep in the fetal position under TONS of blankets (you can also sleep in wet socks if you want). When you wake up, it should be hard to move, and you should feel very hot. You will have a "fever", but enjoy your day off from work or school because this won't last long! good luck!
The most common cause of Scarlet fever is in the group of Streptococci. They are round to oval and like to form chains.
Is fever considered a symptom?
A common fever is considered a symptom.
However, there are diseases such as scarlet fever (scarlatina) and black fever (leishmaniasis) that have the word "fever" in their names.
Should you see a doctor with a 99.3 fever?
no 100.5 is not harmful. fevers are your bodies way of killing the infection. if the fever gets to 103 you can take some ibuprofen to lower the fever. don't got to the hospital till the fever is above 104 and most likely they will just give you ibuprofen and charge you a ton for it.
Infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as glandular fever, is a viral infection, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
The disease is, among other things, characterised by a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue.
Young people aged between 10 and 25 years are most vulnerable to this infection. The treatment is to ease the symptoms, and the illness usually passes without serious problems.
How is glandular fever contracted?
The infection is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which is transferred from one person to another in saliva. Kissing is one obvious way by which the disease can be transmitted. However, the infection is also spread via airborne droplets.
The incubation period from infection to when the symptoms first appear is between 30 and 50 days.
What are the symptoms of glandular fever?
* Before the disease breaks out, one to two weeks may pass with symptoms that are similar to those of flu.
* A sore throat with swollen tonsils that are heavily covered by a white coating.
* Fever.
* Severe fatigue.
* Muscle pains.
* Headache.
* Tendency to sweat.
* Stomach pains and there may be signs of an enlargement of the spleen.
* Swollen and sore lymph nodes in the throat, armpits and the groin.
* The liver may become enlarged and yellow jaundice may develop.
* There may be a rash.
How does the doctor make the diagnosis?
The diagnosis is made on the grounds of the symptoms, blood samples and a throat swab.
Good advice
* Hot drinks can relieve the sore throat.
* Drink plenty of fluids when you run a fever.
* Rest when you are tired or are running a fever.
* Resume physical activities slowly.
* Wait at least four weeks before resuming activities involving heavy physical strain.
* It is sensible to avoid drinking alcohol for six weeks while recovering from glandular fever.
Can I exercise while I am ill?
Theoretically, there is a risk of damage to the spleen while participating in heavy physical activities such as those involving body contact. Therefore, it is recommended not to exercise until four weeks after the disease has ended.
Because of the severe fatigue, it may take several months before the patient is perfectly fit again after glandular fever, but the majority of people recover much more quickly.
Future prospects
Glandular fever usually takes two to four weeks and resolves itself without complications. In about 3 per cent of all cases, it goes on longer. After having the disease, a person will have lifelong immunity to it, so will not catch it again.
In rare cases, there are complications. Possible, but rare, complications are:
* the respiratory passages may become partially blocked.
* pneumonia.
* the spleen may rupture - this happens in 0.1 to 0.2 per cent of all cases.
* the central nervous system may be infected by the virus and can cause complications like meningitis or encephalitis.
* anaemia.
* the number of blood platelets may decrease (thrombocytopenia).
* in rare cases, the disease may become serious and chronic.
How is glandular fever treated ?
There is no efficient treatment of infections caused by the Epstein-Barr virus other than to ease the symptoms.
Infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as glandular fever, is a viral infection, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
The disease is, among other things, characterised by a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue.
Young people aged between 10 and 25 years are most vulnerable to this infection. The treatment is to ease the symptoms, and the illness usually passes without serious problems.
How is glandular fever contracted?
The infection is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which is transferred from one person to another in saliva. Kissing is one obvious way by which the disease can be transmitted. However, the infection is also spread via airborne droplets.
The incubation period from infection to when the symptoms first appear is between 30 and 50 days.
What are the symptoms of glandular fever?
* Before the disease breaks out, one to two weeks may pass with symptoms that are similar to those of flu.
* A sore throat with swollen tonsils that are heavily covered by a white coating.
* Fever.
* Severe fatigue.
* Muscle pains.
* Headache.
* Tendency to sweat.
* Stomach pains and there may be signs of an enlargement of the spleen.
* Swollen and sore lymph nodes in the throat, armpits and the groin.
* The liver may become enlarged and yellow jaundice may develop.
* There may be a rash.
How does the doctor make the diagnosis?
The diagnosis is made on the grounds of the symptoms, blood samples and a throat swab.
Good advice
* Hot drinks can relieve the sore throat.
* Drink plenty of fluids when you run a fever.
* Rest when you are tired or are running a fever.
* Resume physical activities slowly.
* Wait at least four weeks before resuming activities involving heavy physical strain.
* It is sensible to avoid drinking alcohol for six weeks while recovering from glandular fever.
Can I exercise while I am ill?
Theoretically, there is a risk of damage to the spleen while participating in heavy physical activities such as those involving body contact. Therefore, it is recommended not to exercise until four weeks after the disease has ended.
Because of the severe fatigue, it may take several months before the patient is perfectly fit again after glandular fever, but the majority of people recover much more quickly.
Future prospects
Glandular fever usually takes two to four weeks and resolves itself without complications. In about 3 per cent of all cases, it goes on longer. After having the disease, a person will have lifelong immunity to it, so will not catch it again.
In rare cases, there are complications. Possible, but rare, complications are:
* the respiratory passages may become partially blocked.
* pneumonia.
* the spleen may rupture - this happens in 0.1 to 0.2 per cent of all cases.
* the central nervous system may be infected by the virus and can cause complications like meningitis or encephalitis.
* anaemia.
* the number of blood platelets may decrease (thrombocytopenia).
* in rare cases, the disease may become serious and chronic.
How is glandular fever treated ?
There is no efficient treatment of infections caused by the Epstein-Barr virus other than to ease the symptoms.
Take a hot bath with Epsom salt.......it helps relax your achy-ness. Try to stay as warm as possible because you want to just sweat the fever out. I hate having to stay really hot, but you'll sweat it out and feel MUCH better. Day Quil and Night Quil works AMAZING (even if it tastes bad) And sleep as much as you can. I hope that helps!
When fever comes what you should do?
If you get Valley fever you need to be under a doctor's care. Mild cases don't need much care but this disease can spread and become deadly.
Is 100.9 a fever for a 10yr old boy?
yes. The technical term for a fever is 98.6, it varies though depending on the person. So it might no be a fever if it was 99.4 or something around that range. So yes, it doesn't matter nescarily if the child is 15 months. It is still a fever
How much is a fever in Celsius?
Average human body temperature is 37 C. Anything over 38 C (100.4) is a fever. Fevers should be diagnosed by physicians.
Can you have a fever and not be sick?
Yes, you can. In some cases people have infections without showing a fever or they show a fever later in the progression of the infection. You can have numerous other health issues and not have a fever. Fever is a very general symptom same as headache, stomache, nausea, etc.
Is under arm 99 a fever for a four yr old?
No. 37 degrees Celsius is normal body temp for all humans. variations of up to 1 degree less or more is perfectly normal. some people have a normal body temp of 35 degrees Celsius. some 39. it depends on the individual. and the location it was taken does not matter either as long as you feel certain an accurate reading was obtained. (this is a toddler and underarm or ear is appropriate site. as long as thermometer was functioning correctly and the child was not squirming, the reading can be considered correct.)
Why do you get a fever when you get the flu?
When you have a fever your internal thermostat is set too high therefore a room temperature which would feel comfortable if your temperature was normal gives you a chill if your temperature is raised.
The above answer is an oversimplification. When you shiver, it is your body's way of warming itself up. The repetitive oscillations of your muscles give off heat which raise the body's core temperature. When you have a fever, it is because your body is using the heat to kill off the invading organisms. When it needs a little more help getting the core temperature up, it signals the body to begin shivering to raise the temperature even more.
