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- Fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
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 over-the-counter medications lower a fever But you don't necessarily need to treat a fever if it's not causing discomfort
- Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever - Mayo Clinic
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 That means they don't have a suppressed immune system, aren't taking chemotherapy medicines and haven't recently had surgery
- What does a fever actually mean? - Mayo Clinic Press
Remember, fevers are a common part of childhood And only about 1 percent of childhood fevers are part of a serious medical problem They’re usually not something to panic over That said, let’s talk about when you should be concerned and possibly seek out a medical provider
- Fever - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
These minor fevers may be helpful in reducing the number of microbes causing your illness Fevers above 102 F (38 9 C) tend to cause discomfort and often require treatment
- Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic
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 Your body temperature can vary by how active you are, your age or the time of day Most often, older people have lower body temperatures than younger people have
- Dengue fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death
- Typhoid fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Typhoid fever, also called enteric fever, is caused by salmonella bacteria Typhoid fever is rare in places where few people carry the bacteria It also is rare where water is treated to kill germs and where human waste disposal is managed One example of where typhoid fever is rare is the United States Places with the highest number of cases or with regular outbreaks are in Africa and South
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Child with recurrent fever may have periodic fever . . .
Second, over-the-counter medications that usually lower fevers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, have little — if any — effect on the fever Third, although children will drink, they usually will not want to eat during an episode
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