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   When should I seek emergency medical care if I have a fever?

   • Seek emergency care if any of the following occur with your fever: If you are receiving chemotherapy and your fever lasts more than one hour, seek emergency medical care. Although people worry about fever, it's only a symptom of an illness, not an illness itself. A fever is the body's way of fighting off an infection and is almost never harmful.

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   When should I call a doctor if I have a fever?

   • 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: pain when urinating or urine that smells bad. An infection, such as the flu, is the most common cause of fever.

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   When should I call a doctor if my child has a fever?

   • For children (three to 12 months), call a doctor if the fever is higher than 102°F or lasts longer than 24 hours. Other reasons to call a doctor or seek medical care for your child include: Call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room if any of the following occur:

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   Mar 1, 2023 · If you are an adult with a fever higher than 103°F, you should also seek medical care. While a fever itself is not harmful, it can be a sign of a serious medical condition. Call your doctor or seek medical care if you are experiencing any other concerning symptoms, or if you have another serious health condition like cancer or diabetes.

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   May 22, 2023 · When to worry about fever. 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: seizure; loss of consciousness; confusion; stiff neck; trouble breathing; severe pain anywhere in the body; swelling or inflammation of any part of the body

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   Seek immediate medical attention if your symptoms include: Pain or tenderness in the abdomen. Nausea or vomiting. Severe headache. Stiff neck that resists movement. Light hurts eyes. Convulsions or seizures. Difficulty breathing. Strange behavior, altered speech. Mental status changes, confusion, difficulty waking, extreme sleepiness.

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   Feb 26, 2022 · Call the doctor if the fever is accompanied by a severe headache, stiff neck, shortness of breath, or other unusual signs or symptoms. 18 years and up. Above 102 F (38.9 C) taken orally. If you're uncomfortable, take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

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   Oct 7, 2016 · July 22, 2021. A fever isn’t always a problem. Defined as a temporary increase in body temperature, a fever is just a symptom, not an illness. In fact, sometimes a fever can be a good thing: It’s often a sign that your body is fighting an infection or illness. But how do you know when a fever is dangerous?

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   May 7, 2022 · A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever. Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include: Sweating. Chills and shivering. Headache. Muscle aches. Loss of appetite. Irritability.

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   Feb 27, 2021 · This article explores what constitutes a fever in various age groups, possible causes of fever, and at what point a person should seek medical attention for them. What is the normal...