Fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic But it usually isn't a cause for concern For infants, however, even a low fever may mean there's a serious infection Fevers generally go away within a few days A number of over-the-counter medications lower a fever But you don't necessarily need to treat a fever if it's not causing discomfort
Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic For a baby who's less than 3 months old and has a fever, get medical help right away Also, seek emergency medical care for a child who has any of these symptoms after being left in a hot car
Fever - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Write down information about the fever, such as when it started, how and where you measured it (orally or rectally, for example) and any other symptoms Note whether you or your child has been around anyone who's been ill
Scarlet fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Learn more about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment of this strep bacterial infection that causes a red rash, sore throat and high fever
Rheumatic fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms can come and go or change while a person is sick with rheumatic fever Rheumatic fever symptoms can include: Fever Joint pain or swelling — most often the knees, ankles, elbows and wrists Joints may feel hot or tender Pain in one joint that travels to another joint Chest pain Fatigue Small, painless bumps beneath the skin
Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The inflammation from meningitis most often triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States
Valley fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic If you live in or visit areas where valley fever is common, take steps to prevent infection The dry season following a rainy season is when the chance of infection is highest
Dengue fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death
Sick baby? When to seek medical attention - Mayo Clinic Call for any fever if your baby is younger than 3 months old Call if your baby is 3 to 6 months old, has a temperature up to 100 4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) and seems sick