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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 Fevers generally go away within a few days A number of
- 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
- Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic
What first-aid steps to take if you or someone else has a fever
- Fever - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Fever of unknown origin When a fever lasts for more than three weeks — constantly or on several occasions — and there is no clear cause, it's usually called a fever of unknown origin In these cases, you may need to see specialists in one or more medical fields for further evaluations and tests
- Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Mayo Clinic
Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water If you're otherwise healthy, you'll likely recover without
- 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 Sometimes meningitis improves in a few weeks without treatment But meningitis also can cause death
- Diverticulitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Inflammation of diverticula can cause severe pain, fever, nausea and changes in your stool habits Mild diverticulitis is usually treated with rest, changes in your diet and possibly antibiotics Severe diverticulitis usually needs antibiotic treatment in the hospital Surgery may be needed for severe or frequent diverticulitis
- Valley fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides (kok-sid-e-OY-deze) organisms It can cause signs and symptoms such as a fever, cough and tiredness Two coccidioides fungi species cause valley fever These fungi are commonly found in soil in specific regions The fungi's spores can be stirred into the air by anything that disrupts the soil, such as farming, construction and wind
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