Should you treat a low grade fever?
Chef's answer
Fever reducers treat a symptom, not the cause of an illness, and lowering your temperature may get in the way of your body's normal defenses and actually prolong the sickness. Generally, a fever on its own isn't dangerous and there's no real need to treat it.
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People may feel hot without a fever for many reasons. Some causes may be temporary and easy to identify, such as eating spicy foods, a humid environment, or stress and anxiety. However, some people may feel hot frequently for no apparent reason, which could be a symptom of an underlying condition.
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The medical community generally defines a fever as a body temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. A body temp between 100.4 and 102.2 degree is usually considered a low-grade fever.
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Even if you have a high temperature, you might actually feel cold and begin to shiver. This is part of the first phase of having a fever. Your immediate reaction may be to huddle up under lots of blankets to feel warm. But even though you feel cold, inside your body is very hot..
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Stay coolSit in a bath of lukewarm water, which will feel cool when you have a fever. ... Give yourself a sponge bath with lukewarm water. Wear light pajamas or clothing. Try to avoid using too many extra blankets when you have chills. Drink plenty of cool or room-temperature water. Eat popsicles. More items....
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What you can doAcetaminophen. Tylenol, paracetamol, and other pain relievers containing acetaminophen can be effective fever reducers. ... Ibuprofen. Advil, Motrin, and other anti-inflammatory medications can also lower a fever. ... Lots of fluids. ... Tepid baths. ... Cool compresses. .
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Infection symptoms that may occur along with low-grade fever Cough. Diarrhea. Fatigue. Muscle aches, joint aches, headaches, or earaches..
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A fever can mean a lot of different things, but most low-grade and mild fevers are nothing to worry about. Most often, an increase in body temperature is a normal response to an infection, like a cold or the flu..
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