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Fever | Body temperature | Seizures | Infection

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  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...

Common Cold | Viral Infection | How to Treat and More

The common cold is generally a viral infection which mainly affects your nose and throat particularly in the upper respiratory tract. Usually cold is harmless even though it troubles you more. Generally, common colds are caused by various types of viruses. People like healthy adults can expect to have two or three times a cold each year. Particularly infants and young kids might have more frequent colds. Most of the people with colds can recover from a week or 10 days after exposure to a cold causing virus. People who smoke, symptoms might last longer. Generally, people who are affected with a common cold don't need medical attention for it. You must see your doctor, if the symptoms don’t improve naturally or if they get worse symptoms. Symptoms Usually, symptoms of a common cold will appear one to three days after the exposure of a cold causing virus. Typically, signs of common cold  can vary from person to person which includes: Runny or stuffy nose Sore throat Cough Congestion S...