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Fever

Fever is when your body temperature rises above normal due to an underlying condition. Normal body temperature ranges from 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but a fever typically occurs when it exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius. Your immune system creates a fever to fight off infections. *Common Symptoms of Fever:* - *Chills and Shivering*: Feeling cold even when your body temperature is high - *Fatigue and Weakness*: Feeling tired and lacking energy - *Headache and Sore Eyes*: Pain in the head and eyes - *Flushed Skin*: Skin turning red or warm to the touch - *Dehydration*: Loss of fluids in the body - *Loss of Appetite*: Reduced interest in food - *Warm Forehead*: Increased temperature in the forehead area *Types of Fevers:* - *Acute Fever*: Short-term fever that resolves on its own - *Intermittent Fever*: Fever that comes and goes at intervals - *Epidemic Fevers*: Fevers that affect a large number of people in a specific area *Causes of Fever:* - Infections (bacteria...