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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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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.
Scarlet fever is one step higher then a strep throat it can even kill you some of the problems you may have are
- chills
-neck swollen of a fever that goes up to 101, Scarlet fever produces poisons toxins in your body and that is when it turns into Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and that puts toxic gas into your system and that is how you die of scarlet fever
Scarlet fever gives you all of the above, and also it can produce a generalized rash that involves even the palms and the soles. A serious complication of Scarlet fever is Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, an acute kidney disease causing blood in the urine, increase blood pressure and generalized swelling, especially the face. This kidney problem appears 10 to 14 days after the skin infection.
Scarlet Fever is a communicable disease that is highly contagious. It is much more serious than strep throat. Persons with Scarlet Fever may experience high fever, chills, severe ear aches, and rash. Death may occur. Often while recovering the skin may peal.
How high of a fever can A child tolerate?
anything above 98.6 degrees F is considered a fever. if the temperature is a 100 degrees F and higher, they should be taken to see a doctor asap.
What to do when your 2 year old fever is 101.8?
If a 10 month old has a fever of 105 call your pediatrician and ask what to do. If you absolutely can not get any help, take a washcloth and rubbing alcohol and wipe that on the baby. It might bring down its temperature. Still, it is better to get medical help than someone using an ancient technique.
How can you get scarlet fever?
bacteria called erythrogenic exotoxin invade your body through breathing in air-borne droplets from an infected person's sneeze, direct contact with an infected person, or by touching something that an infected person has touched.
Get as much sleep as you can and if you cant sleep lie down and rest and try to get to sleep
Fever is our body's natural reaction to infection or other inflammatory insult. It is NATURAL, and in most cases does not need to be treated at all. The only reason to treat a fever, is if the fever is making you feel worse. The true treatment for a fever is to treat the underlying cause.
Fever comes about when our thermostat, which is located in the hypothalamus, is affected by pyrogens created directly by bacteria or by the immune system in fighting an infection. These pyrogens increase the set point of the hypothalamus, making your body believe a normal temperature is too low.
The function of fever is to increase the ability of the body to kill invading bacteria. This happens via two mechanisms: many bacteria will not reproduce at a higher temperature, so raising temperature willl impede their growth and spread. Higher temperatures also increase the ability to fight infections by increasing the speed of chemical reactions, increasing the mobility of white blood cells, and increasing the ability of white blood cells to kill bacteria.
Rub your body with apple cider vinegar. After rubbing it wear warm cloth and get into a warm bed.
- Fever treatment: Smear arrack on the lungs area and the back, wrap with a cloth or flannel shirt and cover up well.
- blanch guava and drink warm.
- For kids: Smear alcohol all over their body and wrap them well with a blanket for the whole night.
- To reduce the fever naturally, saturate socks in vinegar for 5 minutes and wear them.
- Fill up a bowl with 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Dip a cloth in the fluid and squeeze, put the cloth over the patient's forehead. Keep dipping the cloth in the bowl every once in a while.
- Home remedy for fever: fill up a bowl with water and add half a cup of arrack. Dip a cloth in the fluid, squeeze and put over the patient's forehead.
- For adults use only! Make a cup of tea, add a few drops of rum or cognac and drink it.
- Pour a cup of boiling water into a cup with grind/ cut horseradish root, wait 5 minutes and drink. Repeat 3 times a day.
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Here in the UK a temperature is measured in Centigrade, the normal being 37*c. If the temp goes from this, up to 37.5*c then this would be classed as a low grade fever. If it reached 40*c then this would be considered to be severe. Hope this helps.
Is 37.6 Celsius measure in armpit consider to be fever?
The normal body temperature of a human is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, so if you are measuring in degrees Fahrenheit, 98.4 is not a fever.
Is 99.5 Fahrenheit considered a fever?
The average temperature for adults is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit; however, this is only an average. Some adults will have temperatures a little higher or lower than this average. Generally a temperature of 99.5 indicates a fever and could mean an infection somewhere in the body. The best solution would be to make an appointment with your general physician right away and have a checkup.
Is 99.4 considered as a low grade fever?
Yes. It is a low fever, but it is a fever. A full blown fever is 100 degrees.
well, it's low fever 40.0 is fever and anything above that is high fever
