Fever | Body temperature | Seizures | Infection
A fever is generally your body temperature is higher than your normal average temperature. Mostly healthcare providers say a fever is 100.0 F (37.8 C) or 100.4 F (38 C). When you have a fever, it’s your body’s response to fight against the infection or illness. Usually, fever is not a serious illness. But the fever can go away when the infection goes away. Fever is the overall response from your body’s immune system. Usually, fever is caused by an infection. For most children and adults, fever may give you discomfort or an uncomfortable feeling. For infants, even a low fever means there is a serious infection. Generally, within a few days fever can go away. Various counter medications help to lower a fever. But you do not need to treat a fever if it does not cause you discomfort. Fever symptoms In addition to sudden rise of temperature, you may experience the below symptoms: Chills, feeling cold, shivering and shaking. Body aches and headaches. Fatigue or tiredness. On and off or...