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 (bacterial or viral)

- Inflammatory conditions

- Certain medications

- Excessive exposure to sunlight

- Severe dehydration

- Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

- Certain lung diseases

*When to Seek Medical Attention:*

If your fever exceeds 103 degrees Fahrenheit or is accompanied by severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, stiff neck, or severe abdominal pain ¹ ².