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Fever

Fever

A fever is defined as a temperature of 1 degree or more above the normal 98.6 F. They can occur due to many different reasons. Some reasons include illness like scarlet fever, swine flu, and even hay fever (if your sinuses become infected). Illness from mosquitoes such as Dengue Fever and Malaria can cause severe fevers.Fevers can be symptoms of many diseases and conditions and are the body's attempt to get rid of toxins in the body. When a fever 'breaks', or goes down, it is often a sign that the disease has been overcome. Fevers can be dangerous if extreme.

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  4. Can anxiety cause a low grade fever?

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  5. Is it possible to have 111 degree fever?

    On July 10, 1980 a man named Willie Jones had a temp of 115.7...

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About Fever

Symptoms of fever often include sweating, shivering, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, dehydration, and weakness. Fever symptoms depend on the cause. Symptoms of high fevers between 103 F (39.4 C) and 106 F (41-1 C) can include hallucinations, confusion, and convulsions. A fever in children under the age of 5 may cause seizures if it is extremely high over 103 F.

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