A few examples are:. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:. Temperature varies a little depending on how you measure it.
For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, moderate, and mild, according to how you took the temperature. A forehead temporal scanner is usually 0. Sudden tiny red or purple spots or sudden bruising may be early symptoms of a serious illness or bleeding problem.
There are two types. Fever can be a symptom of almost any type of infection. Symptoms of a more serious infection may include the following:. Based on your answers, you may need care right away. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care. Based on your answers, you may need care soon. The problem probably will not get better without medical care. Sometimes people don't want to call They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them.
Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call for medical transport to the hospital.
It's easy to become dehydrated when you have a fever. In the early stages, you may be able to correct mild to moderate dehydration with home treatment measures. It is important to control fluid losses and replace lost fluids. Rest and take it easy for 24 hours, and continue to drink a lot of fluids. Although you will probably start feeling better within just a few hours, it may take as long as a day and a half to completely replace the fluid that you lost.
Do not try to take a shower if you are dizzy or unsteady on your feet. Increase the water temperature if you start to shiver. Shivering is a sign that your body is trying to raise its temperature. Do not use rubbing alcohol, ice, or cold water to cool your body. Dress lightly when you have a fever.
This will help your body cool down. Wear light pajamas or a light undershirt. Do not wear very warm clothing or use heavy bed covers. If you are not able to measure your temperature, you need to look for other symptoms of illness every hour while you have a fever and follow home treatment measures.
Talk to your child's doctor before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine. The best way to prevent fevers is to reduce your exposure to infectious diseases. Hand-washing is the single most important prevention measure for people of all ages. Immunizations can reduce the risk for fever-related illnesses, such as the flu.
For more information, see the topic Immunizations. To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment. You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:. Blahd Jr. Author: Healthwise Staff.
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Updated visitor guidelines. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older. Overview Fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. Normal body temperature Most people have an average body temperature of about Fever temperatures A fever is a high body temperature.
Causes of fever Viral infections , such as colds and flu , and bacterial infections , such as a urinary tract infection or pneumonia , often cause a fever. Treating a fever In most cases, the illness that caused the fever will clear up in a few days. Low body temperature If a low body temperature is your only symptom, it is not something to worry about. Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor.
Check Your Symptoms Do you think you may have a fever or chills? How old are you? Are you male or female? Why do we ask this question?
The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina you now have in the area where you are having symptoms. If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice once as "male" and once as "female".
This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you. Are you pregnant? Yes, you know that you're pregnant. No, you're not pregnant, or you're not sure if you're pregnant. Have you had surgery in the past 2 weeks? Do you have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child. Do you think you may be dehydrated?
Are the symptoms severe, moderate, or mild? Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little sips of fluid usually are not enough. You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids.
Are you having trouble breathing more than a stuffy nose? Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child or baby.
Is your ability to breathe:. The pain of brain freeze headaches is more intense and sharp than that of a migraine. Both headaches can occur in the forehead and result in throbbing pain. If you get nailed by brain freeze, act fast. If possible, remove the cold food or drink from your mouth, and press your tongue or your thumb against the roof of your mouth. Drinking warm water can help, too. Mydlarz whose favorite ice cream flavors include coffee and chocolate-cherry recommends taking smaller bites or sips of cold food and drink, and warming them up in your mouth before swallowing.
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