OVERVIEW: Fever is also known as hyperthermia, pyrexia, or elevated temperature. It describes a body temperature that’s higher than normal. Fever can affect children and adults. A short-term increase in body temperature can help your body fight off illness. However, a severe fever can be a symptom of a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

CAUSES:

• Infections, including the flu and pneumonia
• Diphtheria or tetanus (in children)
• Teething 
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Crohn’s disease
• Blood clots
• Extreme sunburn
• Food poisoning

• Some medications, including antibiotics

SYMPTOMS: 

• Headache
• Throat swelling
• Skin rash
• Sensitivity to bright light
• Stiff neck and neck pain
• Persistent vomiting
• Listlessness or irritability
• Abdominal pain
• Pain when urinating
• Muscle weakness
• Trouble breathing or chest pain

• Confusion

TREATMENT: Limiting exposure to infectious agents is one of the best ways to prevent a fever. Infectious agents often cause body temperature to rise. Here we provide some products without any side effects helpful for all initial symptoms.

Fever Treatment Products