Understanding and Responding to Fever: Symptoms, Solutions, and Cautionary Guidelines

Understanding Fever: Symptoms, Solutions, and What You Should Look Out For

A fever is a body's natural response to an infection or illness. It's usually accompanied by symptoms like sweating, headache, chills, muscle aches, loss of appetite, irritability, dehydration, weakness and fatigue.

Grading the Severity of Fever:

Fever can vary in severity: mild 38-38.4°C, moderate 38.5-39°C, severe 39.1-40°C and potentially life-threatening above 40°C. It's important to note that fever thresholds may be lower for children and infants.

Signs and Symptoms of Fever:

While a mild fever may not require immediate medical attention, it can still cause discomfort. Common symptoms include:

• Sweating

• Headaches

• Chills

• Muscle aches

• Loss of appetite

• Irritability

• Dehydration

• Fatigue

Seek Immediate Medical Attention if:

• Fever reaches 40°C or higher.

• Severe headache occurs

• Rapidly worsening skin rash appears

• Extreme sensitivity to bright light noticed

• Stiff neck and pn when bing the head forward felt

• Mental confusion experienced

• Persistent vomiting observed

• Difficulty breathing or chest pn

• Abdominal pn or discomfort during urination

• Fever, headache, nasal congestion or cough persists or worsens

Finding the Right Formula:

Choose a product like Panadol Cold Relief PE, Panadol Cold Flu Hot Remedy based on your specific symptoms and needs. Always read the label before use.

Do not consume any medicine that contns the same active ingredients if taking another medication with it may lead to an overdose. Seek medical advice immediately in case of overdose even when you're feeling well.

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