FEVER FACTS TO CONSIDER:
FEVER FACTS TO CONSIDER:
Fevers can cause complications
While a fever usually indicates a healthy immune system’s appropriate response to the presence of an infection, fevers can cause complications in certain situations.
The most common cause of fevers is infection.
Infections are the most common reason why patients run fevers. Most microorganisms have a narrow temperature window in which they can survive.
Fevers are regulated by your brain
The hypothalamus commonly referred to as the body’s “thermostat,” is located in the brain. A fever happens when the hypothalamus shifts the body’s set point to a higher temperature.
One of the most important things to do when you get a fever is to contact your local doctor. Inbox us for more information.