A body temperature that is above the normal level of 98.6°F.
A rise of body temperature above the normal.
an abnormal condition characterized by undue rise in body temperature, quickening of the pulse, and disturbance of various body functions
Increased body temperature.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
a backup defense mechanism when our primary ones fail
a body temperature higher than
a natural defense mechanism that helps the body to fight infection
an elevation of body temperature above normal
an elevation of body temperature often indicating an infection
an important natural defense mechanism
an increase in body temperature above the normal range
an indication that the body is working overtime to cleanse the body
an indicator of infection or inflammation
a sign of a potentially contagious infection, even if the child feels fine
a sign of infection, as are redness, swelling, warmth, increased tenderness, and pus at the wound site
a sign that the body's immune system is fighting infection
a sign that there is something inside your body that is making you sick
a sign that your body is attempting to fight an infection
a sign that your body is functioning as it should to protect you
a sign the body is defending itself against a virus or bacteria
a symptom of an infection
a symptom of a viral or bacterial infection, and is an indication that the body is reacting to it normally
a very important sign from your body letting us know that an infection may be present
a warning that all is not right in the body
a warning that all is not right with the body
an unhealthy condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
abnormal elevation of body temperature ( Amalaki, Mahasudarshan)
Normal body temperature for a healthy adult lies between 36° and 38° Celcius ( 96.8° and 100.4° Fahrenheit). Body temperature above 38° C (100.4° F) is considered to be fever.
The above normal body temperature of 37°C (98.6°F). What causes fever? The thermal regulatory center in the brain controls body temperature. The brain's temperature setting rises during an infection because the white blood cells release certain proteins during an immune response. These proteins trigger the brain to release a chemical called prostaglandins, which cause the nerve cells to produce sensations of coldness. This is why chills usually go along with a fever. In response to coldness, the brain increases the body temperature, which in turn speeds up the activities of the immune system against germs. Fevers are not usually harmful, and actually fight infections. To stop a fever allows the germs to multiply; therefore, fevers are an important defence mechanism. Prolonged fevers over 39°C (102°F) should be reported, however. An infant younger than three months that has a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) should be investigated. The degree of a fever is not an indicator of the seriousness of an illness. Severe infections can spark a low body temperature, while a mild infection can produce a high temperature.
The bodies response to disease, infection and sometimes medications, causing a rise in core body temperature. Fevers can be a serious complication in patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
The body expends a lot of energy when battling a fever. Vitamin C Ascorbate and Magnesium are two nutrients especially important to heal the body. ? Calcium 1-2 TBL ? Magnesium 2 TBL ? Vitamin C ? Ascorbate-6000mg. daily
Abnormally high body temperature.
Fever occurs when body temperature rises above its normal level - usually defined as 98.6 degrees F/37 degrees C, although this varies by individual and time of day. A fever is a sign of the immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
Arise in body temperature caused by a change in the thermoregulatory set-point in the brain; usually caused by disease.
When body temperature rises above its normal level -- defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
Ranging from a slightly risen temperature which is just enough to make you feel disgusting, to high, sweaty fevers.
an increase in body temperature, often accompanied by chills and exhaustion.
An elevation of body temperature to greater than the normal of 98.6°F (37°C).
Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). See the entire definition of Fever
(FEE-ver) An increase in body temperature above normal (98.6 degrees F), usually caused by disease.
Elevation of the body temperature above the normal 37 degrees celsius
(24) - a rise in body temperature above normal usually as a natural response to infection. Typically an oral temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit constitutes a fever.
An abnormal temperature of the body above 98.6oF (37oC). Exercise, anxiety, and dehydration may increase the temperature of healthy people. Infection, nerve disease, cancer, anemia, and many drugs may cause fever. No single theory explains why the temperature is increased. Fever increases metabolism 7% per oC, meaning more food needs to be eaten. Convulsions may occur in children whose fevers tend to rise quickly. Confusion is seen with high fevers in adults and in children. It may begin quickly or gradually. The period of highest fever is called the stadium or fastigium. It may last for a few days or up to 3 weeks.
A sustained, elevated body temperature which speeds up the activities of the immune system and may therefore more quickly rid the body of an infection. In humans, fever is defined as a continued body temperature greater than 37.2 oC (99 oF).
A body temperature elevated above normal (98.6 degrees F)
A rise in body temperature caused by the immune system's response to infection or disease.
A fever is a body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.). It is usually measured with a thermometer.
an abnormal temperature of the body. A fever generally indicates that there is an abnormal process occurring in the body.
Fever (also known as pyrexia, or a febrile response from the Latin word febris meaning fever, and archaically known as ague) is a frequent medical symptom that describes an increase in internal body temperature to levels that are above normal (37°C, 98.6°F). Fever is most accurately characterized as a temporary elevation in the body’s thermoregulatory set-point, which is usually by about 1-2°C. Fever differs from hyperthermia, which is an increase in body temperature over the body’s thermoregulatory set-point (due to excessive heat production or insufficient thermoregulation, or both).