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   What temperature is considered a fever?

   • While any temperature above your normal temperature range is considered a fever, there are different levels of fever severity: High-grade: 102.4 to 105.8 F (39.1 to 41 C). If you have a fever over 104°F (40°C), you should call your doctor. Seek medical help right away if you have a fever along with any of these symptoms:

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   What is a normal temperature for a child with a fever?

   • Within this upper range, 40 °C to 42 °C, there is no evidence that the fever is injurious to tissue. About 20 percent of children seen in the emergency room have temperatures over 40 °C but they usually have a full recovery. If there is morbidity or mortality, it is due to the underlying disease. The associated fever may well be protective.

   Fever management: Evidence vs current practice - PMC

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   How many patients have a fever in a clinical trial?

   • One trial included both critically ill and non-critically ill patients (120/2415) (supplementary table S1). Of the 2415 participants, 1658 had infectious fever and 477 had non-infectious fever (supplementary table S1). For 286/2415 participants, the origin of fever was unknown (supplementary table S1).

   Fever therapy in febrile adults: systematic review with meta-analyses

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   Feb 26, 2022 · So should you treat a fever or let the fever run its course? Here's help making the call. These recommendations are for people who are generally healthy — for instance, those who are not immunocompromised or taking chemotherapy drugs and haven't recently had surgery.

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   Nov 23, 2022 · Definitions of normal body temperature, the pathophysiology of fever, the role of cytokines, and the treatment of fever in adults will be reviewed here. Fever of unknown origin in adults, drug fever, and the treatment of fever in infants and children are discussed separately.

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   Jul 12, 2022 · Abstract. Objective To investigate the effects of fever therapy compared with no fever therapy in a wide population of febrile adults. Design Systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analyses of randomised clinical trials.

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   The average body temperature is 98.6° F (37°C). But "normal" body temperature varies from person to person. It also changes during the day, rising a bit after you eat or exercise. Body temperature is often higher in the afternoon than it is when you wake up in the morning. Fever means a body temperature of 100.4° F (38°C) or higher.

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   While any temperature above your normal temperature range is considered a fever, there are different levels of fever severity: 1. Low-grade:99.1 to 100.4 F (37.3 to 38.0 C) 2. Moderate-grade:100.6 to 102.2 F (38.1 to 39.0 C) 3. High-grade:102.4 to 105.8 F (39.1 to 41 C).

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   If you have a fever over 104°F (40°C), you should call your doctor. Seek medical help right away if you have a fever along with any of these symptoms: 1. seizure 2. loss of consciousness 3. confusion 4. stiff neck 5. trouble breathing 6. severe pain anywhere in the body 7. swelling or inflammation of any part of the body 8. vaginal discharge that i...

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   An infection, such as the flu, is the most common cause of fever. Other conditions can also cause a fever. These include diseases that produce inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis; reactions to drugs or vaccines; and even certain types of cancers.

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   The following symptoms may also accompany fever: 1. sweats 2. chills 3. headache 4. achy muscles 5. lack of desire to eat 6. rash 7. restlessness 8. weakness. A very high fever can cause confusion, extreme sleepiness, irritability, and seizures.

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   To help determine why you have a fever, your doctor will ask you about: 1. other symptoms such as coughing, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or pain when urinating 2. recent surgeries or injuries 3. recent vaccinations 4. new drugs you may be taking 5. recent travel, particularly travel abroad.

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   By itself, fever is usually harmless, though a high fever can be miserable. These steps may help you feel better: 1. Drink plenty of fluids to help cool your body and prevent dehydration. 2. Eat light foods that are easy to digest. 3. Get plenty of rest. 4. Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, or others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, or others), or acetami...

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   Nov 17, 2023 · TO THE EDITOR —The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) have updated their guideline for the evaluation of new-onset fever in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients without severe immunocompromise . The update now incorporates the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment ...

7. www.uptodate.com › contents › pathophysiology-andPathophysiology and treatment of fever in adults - UpToDate

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   Sep 1, 2021 · Definitions of normal body temperature, the pathophysiology of fever, the role of cytokines, and the treatment of fever in adults will be reviewed here. Fever of unknown origin in adults, drug fever, and the treatment of fever in infants and children are discussed separately.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFever management: Evidence vs current practice - PMC

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   Dec 8, 2012 · Abstract. Fever is a very common complaint in children and is the single most common non-trauma-related reason for a visit to the emergency department. Parents are concerned about fever and it’s potential complications. The biological value of fever (i.e., whether it is beneficial or harmful) is disputed and it is being vigorously treated ...