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High fevers, with temperatures of 103° and above, can signal a potentially dangerous infection. Contact your doctor in case of a high fever or if a lower fever doesn't resolve with simple treatments.
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www.mamashealth.com/fever.asp
www.mamashealth.com/fever.asp
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Many parents fear that fevers will cause brain damage. ... About 4% of children, though, will sometimes have seizures with fever. These febrile seizures are caused by rapid increase in temperature, not by the height of the temperature. Once a child already has a high fever, a febrile seizure is unlikely with the current illness.
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Contact your doctor in case of a high fever or if a lower fever doesn't resolve with simple treatments. ... Get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and take an over-the-counter cough medicine. Bronchitis usually clears on its own in a few days. If your symptoms persist, if you have a high fever or are coughing up blood,
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And not all fevers need to be treated. High fever, however, can make a child uncomfortable and aggravate problems such as dehydration. ... But how high a fever is doesn't tell you much about how sick your child is. A simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a rather high fever (in the 102°–104°...
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kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/fever.html
kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/fever.html
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Fever is part of the body's defence mechanism against viruses or bacteria. The body tries to create extra heat so that the foreign ... A child with a high temperature needs more liquid than usual, because the fever will make them sweat a lot. ... you have a young child, less than three months old, who runs a high fever.
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/childrenfever.h...
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A fever usually means the body has raised its temperature to fight an infection or condition. The most common causes are infectious viruses such as cold or flu. ... Chronic cases of mild fever can indicate various conditions. Some possibilities are hepatitis, tuberculosis, lymphoma, and reactions to drugs (so-called...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/fever.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/fever.htm
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Children High Fever ... If the fever is particularly high (over 104 degrees) or your child is uncomfortable or can't take medication, then you might try sponging her with lukewarm water. If your child appears ill, you should always call your pediatrician immediately.
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When you get the flu, a sudden high fever is totally normal, and it can get as high as 104° F, and last for three to four days. The best thing you can do is to rest and drink plenty of fluids, since a fever can cause you to become dehydrated.
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