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Body Temperature – Normal and Abnormal (High or Low) Levels

The human body requires an internal temperature of 37°C (98°F) to function optimally. This temperature can vary slightly without compromising health and well being. However, when the internal body temperature rises too high or drops too low, then various processes within the body are affected. It can even lead to death >> Read More ...

Vomiting With Fever – Causes and Other Symptoms

Vomiting is an unpleasant experience and more so when it arises suddenly with no obvious cause. The reasons for vomiting varies but it usually indicates an irritation of the upper part of the gut. Foods, beverages, medication and even psychological stress can cause vomiting. However, when fever is present with vomiting >> Read More ...

9 Ways To Reduce A Fever In Children

A fever in a child tends to worry most parents and naturally so. It is a sign of some disturbance within the body where the core temperature has been raised to levels above the norm. Often a fever is a sign of an infection and usually there are other symptoms that may indicate where the problem is located, like a sore >> Read More ...

Heat Illness (Excess Body Heat Sickness)

What is heat illness? Heat illness or more correctly heat-related illness is a broad term to describe any disturbance that arises in the body as a result of heat. It is commonly known as excessive body heat or hyperthermia. As the temperature rises there are various symptoms that will be seen as a result of the heat. There >> Read More ...

Continuous Fever, Unknown Fever (Fever of Unknown Origin)

What is a continuous fever? A continuous fever is a body temperature greater than 37.7C (100F) that continues to persist for 24 hours or more. While there may be fluctuations in the body temperature during this time, the readings do not return to a normal range. An acute fever lasts 4 days or less but may continue for up >> Read More ...

Traveler’s Fever – Infectious Causes of Travel-Related Fevers

The presence of a fever after having traveled abroad or to remote areas should always be investigated for possible infections which may have been contracted during the trip. Some of these infections may be rare within a person’s town/city of residence and can often be missed by a doctor if a patient does not divulge >> Read More ...

Drug Fever – Drugs and Substances that Raise Body Temperature

What is a drug-induced fever and drug-induced hyperthermia? Fever vs Hyperthemia Caused by Drugs A number of drugs and substances can raise the body temperature and this is known as drug-induced fever or drug-induced hyperthermia. Hyperthermia differs from a fever in that with hyperthermia, the body’s >> Read More ...

Pregnancy Fever- High Body Temperature when Pregnant

The main concern regarding fever in pregnancy is if and how it can harm the baby. Although a high body temperature for a prolonged period of time in a pregnant woman could potentially affect the baby, there are a lot of other considerations which have to be taken into account. Does a Fever in Pregnancy Harm the Baby? The >> Read More ...

Sore Throat No Fever with Nasal Congestion

TheresaK Asked : I have been experiencing a persistent sore throat for 3 days, mainly in the morning when I wake up. It started after a late night out and I was out in the cold and drinking alcohol. At first I thought it was from the booze and weather and maybe I had caught a cold. But it is going on with no fever or >> Read More ...

Fever After Bites, Stings and Animal, Insect Contact

Animals, insects and reptiles are carriers of many pathogenic microorganisms that can causes diseases in humans. While a greater risk of contracting an infection may exist from a bite or sting, even casual contact from petting, carrying and feeding an animal or insect could transmit an infection. The signs and symptoms of >> Read More ...