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May 22, 2023 · 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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Nov 29, 2021 · Fever is an elevated body temperature which means your temperature is 100.4 degree F or higher. A fever is the body’s way of fighting an infection by naturally raising your body’s temperature to “kill the germ.”. The medical community likes to say that fever is a “good thing,” in most cases. And yes, it’s completely possible for ...
Jun 21, 2022 · MedlinePlus defined the "normal body temperature" for adults in the 97–99°F range, with the average at 98.6°F. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defined fever more strictly ...
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Jan 21, 2022 · Elevated body temperature. Feeling hot or flushed. Body chills or aches. Fatigue. In the case of acute stress, like if you suddenly receive bad news or experience the death of a loved one, you ...
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Jun 3, 2015 · What is Psychogenic Fever? Among those who develop episodic or persistent high core body temperature (Tc) without any inflammatory causes, there are patients whose high Tc is associated with psychological stress. 1-14 Some patients develop a high fever (up to 41°C) when they are exposed to emotional events (Fig. 1), whereas others show a persistent low-grade fever (37–38°C) lasting months ...
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May 7, 2022 · Is irritable, vomits repeatedly, has a severe headache, sore throat, stomachache or other symptoms causing a lot of discomfort. Has a fever after being left in a hot car. Seek medical care immediately. Has a fever that lasts longer than three days. Has a seizure associated with the fever.
Sep 17, 2019 · Common causes of a fever in adults are: viral infection (like the flu or a cold) bacterial infection. fungal infection. food poisoning. heat exhaustion. serious sunburn. inflammation (from ...
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