Fever is the most common health condition that is experienced by almost everyone in the world. Fever, also known as Pyrexia is basically a condition when the body temperature of a person goes temporarily above the normal body temperature. The normal body temperature of a healthy person varies between 37°C to 38°C. The severity of fever however differs as well the reasons that lead to fever also differ from person to person.
Usually, fevers go away within a few days however, many people consume over-the-counter pills in order to treat the fever but sometimes, it is better left untreated. But, what really causes fever and what are the symptoms that indicate fever? Well, the infographic below tells it all.
Since fevers differ in severity, sometimes mild fevers are left untreated because they go on their own once our body’s immune system has fought against all the foreign bodies. However, sometimes the medical experts recommend over-the-counter medicines to treat low-grade fever. On the other hand, if you have a higj0grade fever, then the doctor might prescribe you a course of antibiotics.
Infographic by: Makatimed.net.ph
