Question 1

i have red/pink rashes spreading from trunk  to my arms and legs. no fever. is it pityriasis rosea? there is no herald patch, or scaling. just bumps!

Accepted Answer

Doubt PR: PR doesn't look like that. If continues and worsens, would see a dermatologist. Could be drug rash or contact dermatitis. Need to have a doc see it in person.

Question 2

is a temperature of 99.5 a fever?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes, but: Unless a person is suspected or known to be having an illness, and medical staff are watching for a rising temperature, we might not call 99.5 F a fever. Everybody has a temperature, just like every town in America has a temperature today. When we say fever, we usually mean an abnormally increased temperature which suggests we should look for a cause... unless a suspected cause is really minor.

Question 3

feels like a fever but no temperature?

Accepted Answer

PRODROME: At the BEGINING of an infection your body may sense an internal change in temperature, muscle aches and joint aches. Prior to spiking a fever. This PRODROME is usually as the body is trying to fight off the infection by producing interferon and Interluken.

Question 4

what temperature is a fever dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Fever can be quite..: High and still be a normal reaction to an infxn. If by dangerous you mean malignant hyperthermia, this is generally not triggered by infection. Rather it most often follows anesthesia or neuromuscular blocker, and emerging data suggests predisposition related to mutations in many genes. For infxn-related fever, tylenol/motrin and supportive care. Should resolve w/ rx of infxn. If concerns, call dr.

Question 5

what temperature is  considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

100.4: For most medical purposes, doctors in all specialties define fever as a temperature above 100.4 f.

Question 6

what temperature is a fever in children?

Accepted Answer

Over 100.4: Generally temp over 38 degrees centigrade or 100.4 f  are considered elevations. The other symptoms present detemine the severity of the illness. Under 2 mos of age this elevation requires immediate care.Over 105 requires immediate attention at any age.

Question 7

if your temperature is 98.3 is that a fever?

Accepted Answer

No: A fever is defined as a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees farenheit.

Question 8

is a temperature of 99.4 considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

Typically not: Usually fever is considered 100.5 or greater.

Question 9

what oral temperature is considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

&gt;100.4 F/ 38C: The normal body temperature will fluctuate during the 24 hr day. The metabolism/activity influences the level detected. Those in a normal day/night pattern are often lower around 4-5 AM and higher 4-5PM .

Question 10

is 99.1 temperature during the day a fever?

Accepted Answer

No: Fever is 100.4 or greater.

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