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   Mar 24, 2022 · It’s natural to want your fever to go away. But treating a fever doesn’t stop the infection that caused it — all it does is bring your temperature down. Even so, you might want to break your fever because: A fever can make you feel low. An extremely high fever (105 degrees or above) can cause damage to the body. A fever can cause dehydration.

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   Feb 15, 2022 · Patient Advice. Health. Best Ways to Bring Down a Fever. Over-the-counter medications and comfort measures can bring a high temperature down. By Lisa Esposito. |. Medically reviewed by Paul...

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   Is a fever good for You?

   • A fever may be (mostly) good for us, whether we're babies, teens or adults. A new study shows how it speeds infection-fighting cells to where they’ll do the body good. When you’re sick, you might develop a fever. It can be part of the body’s response to an infection.

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   Can a viral fever be a good thing?

   • Keep in mind, unless it rises too high, a fever can be a good thing. Whether caused by a bacterial infection or a virus, a fever helps your body recover. Take a minute and read about the dos and don’ts of fighting a viral fever. One of the most common ways you can fight a viral fever is with over-the- counter (OTC) medications.

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   Should fever be suppressed?

   • There are two basic fields of thought: (I) fever should be suppressed because its metabolic costs outweigh its potential physiologic benefit in an already stressed host; vs. (II) fever is a protective adaptive response that should be allowed to run its course under most circumstances.

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   How do I fight a viral fever?

   • Take a minute and read about the dos and don’ts of fighting a viral fever. One of the most common ways you can fight a viral fever is with over-the- counter (OTC) medications. Keep in mind a low-grade fever of between 98.7°F and 100.4°F may not need fever reducing medication.

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   Apr 17, 2023 · Painful cramps. Heat exhaustion. A deadly drop in blood pressure. Seizures, or a condition that involves changes in consciousness and involuntary movements. Drinking chilled fluids can also help bring down a fever. Water and sports drinks are good choices.

5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 3217869 best foods to eat when sick: Colds, fever, and nausea

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   Jan 27, 2020 · 3. Citrus fruits and berries. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, contain high levels of flavonoids and vitamin C. These decrease inflammation and boost immunity, which may ...

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   Do Take Medicine for a Viral Fever. One of the most common ways you can fight a viral fever is with over-the- counter (OTC) medications. Keep in mind a low-grade fever of between 98.7°F and 100.4°F may not need fever reducing medication.

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   Dec 28, 2015 · There are two basic fields of thought: (I) fever should be suppressed because its metabolic costs outweigh its potential physiologic benefit in an already stressed host; vs. (II) fever is a protective adaptive response that should be allowed to run its course under most circumstances.

8. www.snexplores.org › article › fever-can-help-immuneFevers can have some cool benefits - Science News Explores

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   Mar 20, 2019 · Health & Medicine. Fevers can have some cool benefits. That heating boosts our immunity by speeding disease-fighting cells to an infection. A fever may be (mostly) good for us, whether we're babies, teens or adults. A new study shows how it speeds infection-fighting cells to where they’ll do the body good. Aynur_sib/iStockphoto. By Silke Schmidt.