WHAT CAUSES FEVER?

WHAT CAUSES FEVER?

from the article 'Check Your Symptoms - What to do for Fever Symptoms'
By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide

Updated October 19, 2009

Causes of Fever

Once you have decided that you don't need to see a doctor, you may want to know what could be causing the fever. First, you should check your other symptoms.

Do you have a cough, chills, congestion and exhaustion?

Do you have a severe sore throat?

* It May be Strep Throat
* It Could be Tonsillitis

Have you had a cough for a few weeks that is painful?

* It May be Bronchitis
* It Could be Pneumonia

Do you have ear pain or is your child tugging on his or her ears and not sleeping well?

* It Could be an Ear Infection

Do you have pain and pressure around your eyes, congestion and a headache?

* It May be Sinusitis

It is important to note that if you think you have any of these illnesses, you should contact your doctor and see if you need to be seen. This is information is not intended to diagnose any disease or condition.

MY THOUGHTS

that's clear enough! and convincing enough. some fevers cannot be treated at home. bronchitis? pneumonia? ear infection? i wouldn't risk it. i will make that trip to the doctor no matter how much i hate doing it.