Question 1

how do i lower fevers?

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Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (tylenol) is an excellent medicine for reducing fever. Ibuprofen works well also. If your fever is over 100.1f and isn't responding to medication, you should see your doc.

Question 2

how to get fevers down?

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Treat cause: Fever is a symptom of inflammation or infection. Make sure this is not the cause. Fever from a URI or something not convening as much can be brought down by acetaminophen, cold bath, ice in the underarm or groin. Again, find out and treat the cause first before the symptom or else you lose an sign to do anything.

Question 3

what could cause fevers?

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Cause of fevers.: Most common cause is infections.

Question 4

frequent low grade fevers?

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Many causes: Viruses, bacteria and fungal infections, certain medications, some cancers and toxins can cause low grade fevers.   Have your md evaluate you.

Question 5

what could cause recurring fevers?

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Many causes: Infections like malaria and relapsing fever,  tumors, auto immune diseases are among a long list of causes.

Question 6

is it normal to get fevers everyday?

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No: Of course not.You need to see a doctor to determine the problem, cause and potential cure.

Question 7

why does overtiredness cause fevers?

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Likely vice versa: More than likely fever is causing fatigue.  Fever is often an indication that the body is trying to fight off an infection of some kind--the infection or other stress on the body produces fatigue.

Question 8

what are fevers and what causes them?

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Reaction: Fever is an abnormal elevation of the body temperature. Most of the time it is caused by an infection of some sort but there are many non-infectious causes as well. In response to certain chemicals in the blood, the brain resets the temperature of the body to a higher level, constricts the blood vessels in the skin and directs the muscles to twitch causing chills. This produces heat

Question 9

what causes recurring evening fevers?

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There are many: There are many causes of night or evening sweats including but not limited to medications, tb, lymphoma, cancers , infections  and metabolic conditions etc. Please  discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

what tips do you have to avoid fevers?

Accepted Answer

Stay healthy: Avoid close contact with sick people with contagious illnesses,  hand washing remains the single most effective means for the prevention of infection, ultimately leading to possible fever, so keep those hands clean and stay healthy.  Best wishes.

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