A heat stroke can result from too much exercise without water or salt, and temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Most are eventually found to be caused by a hidden infection. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints.
Fever is the body's natural response to a variety of conditions, such as infection.
If the fever is mild and no other problems are present, no medical treatment is required. Drink fluids and rest. Evaporation cools the skin and thereby reduces body temperature. Don't use cold water, it is uncomfortable and is not any more effective than tepid water. Medication should not be given by mouth to a child who is having seizures or who is unconscious.